How far is Yakima, WA from East Renton Highlands, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to East Renton Highlands, WA is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.69 mi
02h 38m
Flight
97.16 mi
156.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.16 mi
Kilometers
156.36 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.69 mi
Kilometers
216.77 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Renton Highlands
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-19T04:37
Arrive East Renton Highlands
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Yakima
67.2 mi
01h 19m
To East Renton Highlands
67.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and East Renton Highlands.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and East Renton Highlands.

  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

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 West: Renton

    2141 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 17th Avenue Northwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · 17th Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Renton Issaquah Road Southeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Renton Issaquah Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Renton Issaquah Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Renton Issaquah Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto 171st Place Southeast

    1497 ft · 54 sec · 171st Place Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast 121st Place

    1285 ft · 44 sec · Southeast 121st Place

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 176th Avenue Southeast

    2120 ft · 1 min · 176th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 128th Street

    1309 ft · 30 sec · Southeast 128th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 172nd Avenue Southeast

    1102 ft · 38 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and East Renton Highlands.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
95.5 mi · 71%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 23%
Renton Issaquah Road Southeast
3.41 mi · 3%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
17th Avenue Northwest
0.94 mi · 1%
Southeast Renton Issaquah Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

95.5 mi · 01h 47m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 19m from Yakima
Leave By
1:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Yakima and Chance Light Rain near East Renton Highlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to East Renton Highlands?

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Yakima and 67.5 miles from East Renton Highlands.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 1:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.86 one way or $49.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Yakima and Chance Light Rain near East Renton Highlands.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and East Renton Highlands. Straight-line distance: 97.16 mi (156.36 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
East Renton Highlands

#2 East Renton Highlands

Census designated place

Population11,140
Coordinates47.4848200, -122.1123400
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: East Renton Highlands (-122.11234, 47.48482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $24.86
Round trip
$49.71
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.86 $49.71
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.44 $52.89
Premium $5.77 $27.41 $54.82
Diesel $5.47 $25.97 $51.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and East Renton Highlands. The current time is 04:37:51.

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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.