How far is Yakima, WA from Brier, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Brier, WA is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.17 mi
02h 59m
Flight
116.48 mi
187.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.48 mi
Kilometers
187.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.17 mi
Kilometers
246.51 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brier
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-19T00:14
Arrive Brier
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yakima
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Yakima
76.5 mi
01h 29m
To Brier
76.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Brier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Brier.

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Selah Road

    711 ft · 12 sec · Selah Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 527 South: Bothell

    66 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway

    1801 ft · 44 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 228th Street Southeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 228th Street Southeast

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Locust Way

    2154 ft · 55 sec · Locust Way

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 234th Place Southwest

    794 ft · 37 sec · 234th Place Southwest

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 20th Avenue West

    143 m · 19 sec · 20th Avenue West

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Castle Way

    982 ft · 27 sec · South Castle Way

  19. 19

    Continue on 236th Street Southwest

    2535 ft · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Brier Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Brier Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brier Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Brier.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 66%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 20%
I 405 North
15.5 mi · 10%
228th Street Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
236th Street Southwest
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

101 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
116.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 29m from Yakima
Leave By
12:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Brier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Brier?

The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Yakima and 76.7 miles from Brier.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.26 one way or $56.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Brier.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roslyn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Brier. Straight-line distance: 116.48 mi (187.45 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Brier

#2 Brier

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population6,955
Coordinates47.7845400, -122.2742900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Brier (-122.27429, 47.78454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.46 L · about $28.26
Round trip
$56.52
10.8 gal · 40.92 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.26 $56.52
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.06 $60.12
Premium $5.77 $31.16 $62.33
Diesel $5.47 $29.52 $59.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Brier. The current time is 00:14:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.