How far is Yakima, WA from La Center, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to La Center, WA is about 192 miles (309 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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 50m.
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 Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and La Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and La Center.
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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
118.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit right toward I 5 South: Portland
910 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
51.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward La Center, Cowlitz Reservation
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest 319th Street
88 m · 6 sec · Northwest 319th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 319th Street
144 m · 12 sec · Northwest 319th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest La Center Road
47 m · 3 sec · Northwest La Center Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest La Center Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest La Center Road
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Continue on Northwest Pacific Highway
619 ft · 21 sec · Northwest Pacific Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 4th Street
7 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 4th Street
159 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right
18 m · 4 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 La Center.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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119 mi · 02h 23m
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 La Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to La Center?
The road trip is about 192 miles (309 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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 95.8 miles from Yakima and 96.1 miles from La Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.6 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 9:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.43 one way or $70.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Mostly Sunny near La Center.
Stop Ideas Near Morton
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 Morton.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and La Center. Straight-line distance: 115.38 mi (185.69 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 La Center
City in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 3,602 |
| Coordinates | 45.8623400, -122.6703800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Center (-122.67038, 45.86234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $35.43 | $70.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $37.69 | $75.38 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $39.07 | $78.14 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $37.01 | $74.02 |
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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