How far is Yakima, WA from Burlington, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Burlington, WA is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.68 mi
03h 55m
Flight
154.78 mi
249.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.78 mi
Kilometers
249.1 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.68 mi
Kilometers
324.58 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Mon, Apr 13, 2:33 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Mon, Apr 13, 6:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-12T22:38
Arrive Burlington
Mon, Apr 13, 2:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yakima
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Riverbend
WA

Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA

From Yakima
100.7 mi
01h 57m
To Burlington
101 mi
01h 57m

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
45°F
Sunday Night

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    47 mi · 56 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: Anacortes, Burlington

    2340 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue

    1241 ft · 30 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Burlington Boulevard

    1415 ft · 28 sec · South Burlington Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Fairhaven Avenue

    2469 ft · 1 min · East Fairhaven Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fairhaven Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 50%
I 5 North
47.5 mi · 24%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 15%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 9%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
East Fairhaven Avenue
0.47 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverbend
01h 57m from Yakima
Leave By
9:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Yakima and Slight Chance Light Rain near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Yakima and 101 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Yakima and Slight Chance Light Rain near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Riverbend

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverbend, 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 Riverbend.

RAIL

Tukwila station

37 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
BUS

Skykomish (Eastbound), WA

40 mi away
147 5th Street North
BUS

Skykomish, Washington

40 mi away
90000 Highway 2
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

46 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 154.78 mi (249.1 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

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

#2 Burlington

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Population9,543
Coordinates48.4756600, -122.3254400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Burlington (-122.32544, 48.47566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.94 L · about $37.26
Round trip
$74.52
14.24 gal · 53.88 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $37.26 $74.52
Mid-grade $5.57 $39.64 $79.27
Premium $5.77 $41.09 $82.18
Diesel $5.47 $38.93 $77.85

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 Burlington. The current time is 22:38:05.

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.