How far is Yakima, WA from Fairwood, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Fairwood, WA is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Fairwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Fairwood.
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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
166.3 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Merge slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Division Street
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Turn left onto East Hastings Road
3272 ft · 1 min · East Hastings Road
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Turn left onto West Bellwood Drive
674 ft · 35 sec · West Bellwood Drive
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Turn left
116 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Fairwood.
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
166 mi · 02h 58m
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 Fairwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Fairwood?
The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Moses Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from Yakima and 105.9 miles from Fairwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.04 one way or $78.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Sunny near Fairwood.
Stop Ideas Near Moses Lake
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 Moses Lake.
Moses Lake, Washington
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Ephrata, WA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Fairwood. Straight-line distance: 165.84 mi (266.9 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 Fairwood
Census designated place in King County, Washington
| Population | 7,905 |
| Coordinates | 47.7668400, -117.4174400 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairwood (-117.41744, 47.76684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $39.04 | $78.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $41.53 | $83.06 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $43.05 | $86.10 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $40.78 | $81.57 |
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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