How far is Yakima, WA from Chelan, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Chelan, WA is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Chelan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Chelan.
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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
5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97 North: Ellensburg, Wenatchee
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
861 ft · 22 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
49 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
13.2 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
35.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit right toward US 2
14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US2, US97
69 m · 10 sec · Easy Street
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Exit the rotary onto Easy Street
107 m · 12 sec · Easy Street
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Turn right onto Ohme Garden Road
1 mi · 2 min · Ohme Garden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
60 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
33.1 mi · 46 min
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Continue on West Woodin Avenue
2088 ft · 1 min · West Woodin Avenue
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Turn left onto North Columbia Street
106 m · 21 sec · North Columbia Street
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Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
706 ft · 14 sec · East Johnson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Johnson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Chelan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
35.2 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Yakima and Sunny near Chelan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Chelan?
The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
West Wenatchee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Yakima and 69.2 miles from Chelan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 12:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.54 one way or $51.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Sunny near Chelan.
Stop Ideas Near West Wenatchee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Wenatchee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Chelan. Straight-line distance: 88.63 mi (142.63 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 Chelan
City in Washington
| Population | 4,245 |
| Coordinates | 47.8409700, -120.0164600 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelan (-120.01646, 47.84097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $25.54 | $51.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $27.17 | $54.33 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $28.16 | $56.32 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
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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