How far is Yakima, WA from Lea Hill, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Lea Hill, WA is about 139 miles (223.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.98 mi
02h 42m
Flight
93.52 mi
150.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.52 mi
Kilometers
150.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.98 mi
Kilometers
223.66 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lea Hill
Fri, Apr 17, 6:27 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Fri, Apr 17, 9:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-17T03:45
Arrive Lea Hill
Fri, Apr 17, 6:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
69.4 mi
01h 21m
To Lea Hill
69.6 mi
01h 21m

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
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Lea Hill.

  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

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 18

    18.5 mi · 24 min · State Route 18

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 304th Street, Southeast 312th Street

    1890 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast 304th Street

    1280 ft · 35 sec · Southeast 304th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 132nd Avenue Southeast

    547 ft · 19 sec · 132nd Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast 304th Street

    3197 ft · 1 min · Southeast 304th Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 124th Avenue Southeast

    53 m · 5 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto 124th Avenue Southeast

    1156 ft · 34 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast 307th Place

    1244 ft · 48 sec · Southeast 307th Place

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 62%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 22%
State Route 18
18.5 mi · 13%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Southeast 304th Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Snoqualmie Parkway
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 21m from Yakima
Leave By
1:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yakima and Partly Sunny near Lea Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Lea Hill?

The road trip is about 139 miles (223.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 69.4 miles from Yakima and 69.6 miles from Lea Hill.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 1:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Partly Sunny near Lea Hill.

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 Lea Hill. Straight-line distance: 93.52 mi (150.5 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Lea Hill

#2 Lea Hill

Census designated place

Population13,182
Coordinates47.3262100, -122.1815100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Lea Hill (-122.18151, 47.32621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.56 L · about $25.64
Round trip
$51.28
9.8 gal · 37.12 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.64 $51.28
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.28 $54.56
Premium $5.77 $28.28 $56.56
Diesel $5.47 $26.79 $53.58

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 Lea Hill. The current time is 03:45:06.

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.