How far is Yakima, WA from Graham, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Graham, WA is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.1 miles (145 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.76 mi
03h 15m
Flight
90.09 mi
144.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.09 mi
Kilometers
144.99 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.76 mi
Kilometers
242.62 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Graham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:32 PM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Thu, Oct 15, 6:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-10-15T12:16
Arrive Graham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 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
Morton
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Yakima
75.1 mi
01h 38m
To Graham
75.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
1 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    948 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3020 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Morton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Morton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 7

    13.7 mi · 19 min · State Route 7

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mountain Highway East

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Mountain Highway East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Alder Cutoff Road East

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Alder Cutoff Road East

  12. 12

    Continue on Center Street East

    1 km · 2 min · Center Street East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue North

  14. 14

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Meridian Avenue East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 224th Street East

    39 m · 3 sec · 224th Street East

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 224th Street East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Selah Road
17.5 mi · 12%
Meridian Avenue East
14.3 mi · 9%
State Route 7
13.7 mi · 9%
Alder Cutoff Road East
6.54 mi · 4%
Mountain Highway East
4.87 mi · 3%
Morton Road
2.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

87.7 mi · 01h 42m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.6 mi
90.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morton
01h 38m from Yakima
Leave By
10:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yakima and Sunny near Graham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Yakima and 75.7 miles from Graham.

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

The direct path is about 90.1 miles (145 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 10:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.91 one way or $57.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Sunny near Graham.

Stop Ideas Near Morton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morton, 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 Morton.

RAIL

Centralia station

55 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

62 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

67 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Graham. Straight-line distance: 90.09 mi (144.99 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
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#2 Graham

Situated in central Pierce County at an elevation of 610 feet, this community lies southeast of Tacoma.

Population0
Coordinates47.0528800, -122.2942800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Graham (-122.29428, 47.05288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.14 L · about $28.91
Round trip
$57.83
10.64 gal · 40.28 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $28.91 $57.83
Mid-grade $5.72 $30.43 $60.85
Premium $5.98 $31.80 $63.60
Diesel $7.29 $38.79 $77.59

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Graham. The current time is 12:16:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.