How far is Yakima, WA from Connell, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Connell, WA is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.27 mi
02h 04m
Flight
78.15 mi
125.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.15 mi
Kilometers
125.77 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.27 mi
Kilometers
153.32 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Connell
Mon, Apr 13, 12:40 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Mon, Apr 13, 2:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-12T22:35
Arrive Connell
Mon, Apr 13, 12:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yakima
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Desert Aire
WA

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

From Yakima
47.5 mi
01h 02m
To Connell
47.7 mi
01h 02m

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
44°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Nob Hill Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Nob Hill Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 24

    38.4 mi · 46 min · State Route 24

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vantage Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Vantage Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 24

    25.3 mi · 30 min · State Route 24

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hendricks Road

    16.9 mi · 23 min · Hendricks Road

  7. 7

    Continue on SR 260

    5.8 mi · 10 min · SR 260

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Clark Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Clark Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 24
63.6 mi · 67%
Hendricks Road
16.9 mi · 18%
SR 260
5.83 mi · 6%
Vantage Highway
5.41 mi · 6%
East Nob Hill Boulevard
1.21 mi · 1%
South 1st Street
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 24

Continue on State Route 24

38.4 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Desert Aire
01h 02m from Yakima
Leave By
2:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Connell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Desert Aire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Yakima and 47.7 miles from Connell.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.58 one way or $35.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Desert Aire

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

63 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

69 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ephrata, WA

75 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

77 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Connell. Straight-line distance: 78.15 mi (125.77 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

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

#2 Connell

City in Franklin County, Washington, United States

Population5,503
Coordinates46.6634700, -118.8611100
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Connell (-118.86111, 46.66347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $17.58
Round trip
$35.17
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $17.58 $35.17
Mid-grade $5.57 $18.71 $37.41
Premium $5.77 $19.39 $38.78
Diesel $5.47 $18.37 $36.74

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 Connell. The current time is 22:35:46.

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.