How far is Yakima, WA from Lake Forest Park, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Lake Forest Park, WA is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
151.92 mi
03h 00m
Flight
115.38 mi
185.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.38 mi
Kilometers
185.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.92 mi
Kilometers
244.49 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Forest Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-19T03:00
Arrive Lake Forest Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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

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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Yakima
75.9 mi
01h 30m
To Lake Forest Park
76.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Lake Forest Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Lake Forest Park.

  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

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 522 West: Bothell

    651 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bothell Way Northeast

    675 ft · 18 sec · Bothell Way Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northeast 180th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast 180th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 83rd Place Northeast

    1335 ft · 42 sec · 83rd Place Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast Bothell Way

    2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Bothell Way

  18. 18

    Continue on Bothell Way Northeast

    1634 ft · 35 sec · Bothell Way Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ballinger Way Northeast

    1786 ft · 58 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Lake Forest Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 67%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 20%
I 405 North
11.6 mi · 8%
Northeast Bothell Way
1.95 mi · 1%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

101 mi · 01h 54m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
115.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 30m from Yakima
Leave By
12:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Lake Forest Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Lake Forest Park?

The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Yakima and 76.1 miles from Lake Forest Park.

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 36.5 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 12:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.05 one way or $56.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Lake Forest Park.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Lake Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 115.38 mi (185.69 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Lake Forest Park

#2 Lake Forest Park

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population13,432
Coordinates47.7567600, -122.2809600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Lake Forest Park (-122.28096, 47.75676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.29 L · about $28.05
Round trip
$56.10
10.72 gal · 40.58 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.05 $56.10
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.84 $59.68
Premium $5.77 $30.93 $61.87
Diesel $5.47 $29.30 $58.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Lake Forest Park. The current time is 03:00:46.

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.