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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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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.
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Start on South 1st Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Selah Road
711 ft · 12 sec · Selah Road
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Take the ramp slight right
34 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Southwest 148th Street
3225 ft · 1 min · Southwest 148th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Burien. Straight-line distance: 105.42 mi (169.65 km).
#1 Yakima
The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.
| Population | 94,322 |
| Coordinates | 46.6020700, -120.5059000 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burien
Town in Washington, United States
| Population | 51,268 |
| Coordinates | 47.4703800, -122.3467900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burien (-122.34679, 47.47038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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