How far is Yakima, WA from Lynden, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Lynden, WA is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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 44m.
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.
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 Lynden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Lynden.
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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
101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
71.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker
1025 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto East Sunset Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · East Sunset Drive
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Turn left onto Hannegan Road
4 mi · 7 min · Hannegan Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hannegan Road
35 m · 2 sec · Hannegan Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Hannegan Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · Hannegan Road
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Continue on South 1st Street
1717 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
798 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Lynden.
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
101 mi · 01h 54m
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 Lynden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Lynden?
The road trip is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Snoqualmie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119 miles from Yakima and 119.3 miles from Lynden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 7:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.01 one way or $88.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Lynden.
Stop Ideas Near Snoqualmie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Snoqualmie.
Tukwila station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Lynden. Straight-line distance: 185.47 mi (298.49 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 Lynden
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 15,408 |
| Coordinates | 48.9465000, -122.4521100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lynden (-122.45211, 48.9465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $44.01 | $88.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $46.82 | $93.64 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $48.53 | $97.07 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $45.98 | $91.95 |
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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