How far is Yakima, WA from Granite Falls, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Granite Falls, WA is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.73 mi
02h 58m
Flight
90.04 mi
144.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.04 mi
Kilometers
144.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.73 mi
Kilometers
221.65 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granite Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 12:23 PM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Fri, Apr 17, 3:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-17T09:24
Arrive Granite Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 12:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yakima
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Wenatchee
WA

City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America

From Yakima
68.8 mi
01h 29m
To Granite Falls
68.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
56°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Granite Falls.

  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 left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    5 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97 North: Ellensburg, Wenatchee

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    861 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    49 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward US 2

    14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US2, US97

    69 m · 10 sec · Easy Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Easy Street

    107 m · 12 sec · Easy Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ohme Garden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ohme Garden Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    22.7 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Navarre Coulee Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Navarre Coulee Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Lakeshore Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lakeshore Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto Lake Street

    780 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 22%
Ohme Garden Road
23.8 mi · 17%
US 2
14.8 mi · 11%
Navarre Coulee Road
9.05 mi · 7%
I 90 West
5.01 mi · 4%
US 97 North
2.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

35.2 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wenatchee
01h 29m from Yakima
Leave By
12:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yakima and Sunny near Granite Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Granite Falls?

The road trip is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Wenatchee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Yakima and 68.9 miles from Granite Falls.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Sunny near Granite Falls.

Stop Ideas Near West Wenatchee

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

4 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
RAIL

Leavenworth

28 mi away
11645 North Rd
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

29 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

44 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Granite Falls. Straight-line distance: 90.04 mi (144.91 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Granite Falls

#2 Granite Falls

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population4,585
Coordinates47.8901300, -120.2136900
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Granite Falls (-120.21369, 47.89013)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.4 L · about $25.43
Round trip
$50.86
9.72 gal · 36.8 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.43 $50.86
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.06 $54.11
Premium $5.77 $28.05 $56.09
Diesel $5.47 $26.57 $53.14

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Granite Falls. The current time is 09:24:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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