How far is Yakima, WA from Edmonds, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Edmonds, WA is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.31 mi
03h 09m
Flight
121.19 mi
195.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.19 mi
Kilometers
195.04 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.31 mi
Kilometers
256.39 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edmonds
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-23T02:05
Arrive Edmonds
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yakima
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
79.5 mi
01h 34m
To Edmonds
79.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center

    881 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver

    2059 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds

    1608 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry

    555 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  16. 16

    Continue on North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2021 ft · 45 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Edmonds Way

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Edmonds Way

  18. 18

    Continue on 5th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Avenue South

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    12 m · 28 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    8 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto 5th Avenue North

    8 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue North

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
107 mi · 67%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 19%
I 5 North
12.9 mi · 8%
Edmonds Way
2.63 mi · 2%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
1.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

107 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
121.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 34m from Yakima
Leave By
10:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Edmonds.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Yakima and 79.8 miles from Edmonds.

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

The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Edmonds.

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 Edmonds. Straight-line distance: 121.19 mi (195.04 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

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

#2 Edmonds

A city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population42,515
Coordinates47.8106500, -122.3773600
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Edmonds (-122.37736, 47.81065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.28 L · about $29.41
Round trip
$58.82
11.24 gal · 42.56 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $29.41 $58.82
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.29 $62.57
Premium $5.77 $32.43 $64.87
Diesel $5.47 $30.72 $61.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Edmonds. The current time is 02:05:26.

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.