How far is Yakima, WA from Indianola, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Indianola, WA is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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 04h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Patchy Smoke
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Indianola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Indianola.
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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
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 37 min
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Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest
15.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 305 South: Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 305 Northeast
3144 ft · 1 min · State Highway 305 Northeast
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Turn left onto Bond Road Northeast
2.4 mi · 5 min · Bond Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast Gunderson Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Northeast Gunderson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Miller Bay Road Northeast
1510 ft · 33 sec · Miller Bay Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Indianola Road Northeast
3.3 mi · 7 min · Indianola Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indianola Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Indianola.
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 then Patchy Smoke leaving Yakima and Sunny near Indianola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Indianola?
The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Yakima and 105 miles from Indianola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.3 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 8:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.72 one way or $77.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Patchy Smoke around Yakima and Sunny near Indianola.
Stop Ideas Near Riverbend
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 Riverbend.
Tukwila station
Skykomish (Eastbound), WA
Skykomish, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Indianola. Straight-line distance: 123.52 mi (198.78 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 Indianola
Situated on the western shore of Port Madison Bay in Kitsap County, this residential community lies at an elevation of 46 feet facing Puget Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7470400, -122.5256900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indianola (-122.52569, 47.74704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $38.72 | $77.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $41.20 | $82.39 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $42.71 | $85.41 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $40.46 | $80.91 |
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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