How far is Yakima, WA from Frederickson, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Frederickson, WA is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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 Frederickson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Frederickson.
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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
85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
1109 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway
1523 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup
970 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canyon Road, Summit
1899 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Canyon Road East
4.3 mi · 8 min · Canyon Road East
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Turn slight right
610 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right
93 m · 22 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 Frederickson.
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
85.7 mi · 01h 36m
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 Mostly Sunny near Frederickson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Frederickson?
The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 81.3 miles from Yakima and 81.5 miles from Frederickson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 10:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.04 one way or $60.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Frederickson.
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 Frederickson. Straight-line distance: 93.97 mi (151.23 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 Frederickson
Census designated place
| Population | 18,719 |
| Coordinates | 47.0962100, -122.3587300 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frederickson (-122.35873, 47.09621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $30.04 | $60.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $31.95 | $63.91 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $33.13 | $66.25 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $31.38 | $62.76 |
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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