How far is Yakima, WA from Clarkston, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Clarkston, WA is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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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 Clarkston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Clarkston.
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Start on South 1st Street
127 m · 20 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Chestnut Avenue
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Turn left onto South Fair Avenue
109 m · 13 sec · South Fair Avenue
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Take the ramp right
2392 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
23.2 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right
1605 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right onto State Route 124
4 m · 1 sec · State Route 124
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 124
35.5 mi · 53 min · State Route 124
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Continue on West Second Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Second Street
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Continue on State Highway 124
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 124
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Continue on West 2nd Street
2304 ft · 41 sec · West 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
44 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Preston Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Preston Avenue
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right
43 mi · 54 min
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1325 ft · 45 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Clarkston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Fair Avenue
Keep slight left
64.1 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Yakima and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Light Rain near Clarkston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Clarkston?
The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Yakima and 108.7 miles from Clarkston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 7:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.03 one way or $80.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Yakima and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Light Rain near Clarkston.
Stop Ideas Near Finley
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 Clarkston. Straight-line distance: 165.04 mi (265.6 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 Clarkston
City in Washington
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 46.4162900, -117.0455700 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarkston (-117.04557, 46.41629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $40.03 | $80.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $44.15 | $88.30 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $41.82 | $83.65 |
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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