How far is Yakima, WA from East Wenatchee Bench, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to East Wenatchee Bench, WA is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and East Wenatchee Bench.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and East Wenatchee Bench.
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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
38.3 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 281 North: Quincy, Wenatchee
1198 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto White Trail Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 28
47 m · 5 sec · State Route 28
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 28
25.5 mi · 33 min · State Route 28
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Turn straight
1101 ft · 24 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway
32 m · 1 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
2036 ft · 46 sec · Sunset Highway
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Turn right onto 9th Street
1 km · 2 min · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Eastmont Avenue
2599 ft · 1 min · Eastmont Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eastmont Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and East Wenatchee Bench.
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
38.3 mi · 00h 41m
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 Partly Sunny near East Wenatchee Bench.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to East Wenatchee Bench?
The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Yakima and 56.7 miles from East Wenatchee Bench.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 1:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.88 one way or $41.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Partly Sunny near East Wenatchee Bench.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
Quincy, Washington
Ephrata, WA
Ephrata
Moses Lake, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and East Wenatchee Bench. Straight-line distance: 57.88 mi (93.15 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 East Wenatchee Bench
Census designated place
| Population | 8,856 |
| Coordinates | 47.4256800, -120.2811800 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Wenatchee Bench (-120.28118, 47.42568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $23.03 | $46.05 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $21.81 | $43.63 |
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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