How far is Yakima, WA from Colville, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Colville, WA is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Colville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Colville.
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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 right to continue on I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane
3223 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
166.3 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Merge slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street
15.1 mi · 20 min · North Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
57 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
77 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
38.2 mi · 48 min
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Turn slight right
29 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
60 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Colville.
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 East
Merge slight left
166 mi · 02h 58m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Colville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Colville?
The road trip is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Ritzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Yakima and 137 miles from Colville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.55 one way or $101.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Yakima and Rain Showers Likely near Colville.
Stop Ideas Near Ritzville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ritzville Park
Ritzville City Hall
Ritzville Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ritzville.
Ritzville, Washington
Moses Lake, Washington
Colfax, Washington
Ephrata
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Colville. Straight-line distance: 180.92 mi (291.17 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 Colville
City in Stevens County, Washington, United States of America
| Population | 4,828 |
| Coordinates | 48.5465700, -117.9055400 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colville (-117.90554, 48.54657)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $50.55 | $101.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $53.78 | $107.55 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $55.75 | $111.50 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $52.81 | $105.62 |
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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