How far is Yakima, WA from Forks, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Forks, WA is about 311.7 miles (501.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 50m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Forks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Forks.
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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 right
948 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit right toward I 5 North: Seattle
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino
1496 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
3071 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 12
27 m · 2 sec · US Highway 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on East Pine Street
2981 ft · 2 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on West Pine Street
1181 ft · 40 sec · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
13.5 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12
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Take the ramp left toward Montesano, Aberdeen
20.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
121 m · 12 sec · Fuller Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street
53 m · 5 sec · East Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Alder Street
2034 ft · 60 sec · North Alder Street
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Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Sumner Avenue
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
2715 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn right onto Levee Street
156 m · 16 sec · Levee Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Perry Avenue
101.1 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Perry Avenue
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Continue on South Forks Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Forks Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Forks Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Forks.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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119 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Yakima and Partly Sunny near Forks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Forks?
The road trip is about 311.7 miles (501.7 km) and usually takes 06h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.6 miles from Yakima and 156.2 miles from Forks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.4 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.56 one way or $115.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Partly Sunny near Forks.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound
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 Grand Mound.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Forks. Straight-line distance: 204.3 mi (328.79 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 Forks
City in Clallam County, Washington
| Population | 3,914 |
| Coordinates | 47.9503600, -124.3854900 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forks (-124.38549, 47.95036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $57.56 | $115.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $61.24 | $122.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $63.48 | $126.96 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $60.14 | $120.27 |
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 18, 2026
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