How far is Yakima, WA from Esperance, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Esperance, WA is about 157 miles (252.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Esperance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Esperance.
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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 left to continue on I 90 West
107.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center
881 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver
2059 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds
1608 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry
555 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Continue on North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
2021 ft · 45 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Keep slight right to continue on Edmonds Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Edmonds Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edmonds Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Esperance.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Yakima and Sunny near Esperance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Esperance?
The road trip is about 157 miles (252.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 78.2 miles from Yakima and 78.8 miles from Esperance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 10:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Sunny near Esperance.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Esperance. Straight-line distance: 119.43 mi (192.2 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 Esperance
Located in southern Snohomish County at an elevation of 377 feet, this census-designated place sits immediately north of the King County line and east of the city of Edmonds.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7889900, -122.3554100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Esperance (-122.35541, 47.78899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $5.44 | $30.11 | $60.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $31.68 | $63.37 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $33.11 | $66.23 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $40.40 | $80.80 |
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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