How far is Yakima, WA from Burien, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Burien, WA is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.25 mi
02h 52m
Flight
105.42 mi
169.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.42 mi
Kilometers
169.65 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.25 mi
Kilometers
240.2 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burien
Mon, Apr 13, 1:33 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Mon, Apr 13, 4:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-12T22:41
Arrive Burien
Mon, Apr 13, 1:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
74.5 mi
01h 26m
To Burien
74.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest 148th Street

    3225 ft · 1 min · Southwest 148th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 148th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 68%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 21%
I 405 South
14.8 mi · 10%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Southwest 148th Street
0.61 mi
I 405
0.22 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 26m from Yakima
Leave By
12:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Yakima and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Burien.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 74.5 miles from Yakima and 74.8 miles from Burien.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 12:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.58 one way or $55.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Yakima and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Burien.

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 Burien. Straight-line distance: 105.42 mi (169.65 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

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

#2 Burien

Town in Washington, United States

Population51,268
Coordinates47.4703800, -122.3467900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Burien (-122.34679, 47.47038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.94 L · about $27.58
Round trip
$55.16
10.54 gal · 39.88 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.58 $55.16
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.34 $58.68
Premium $5.77 $30.41 $60.83
Diesel $5.47 $28.81 $57.62

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Burien. The current time is 22:41:09.

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.