How far is Yakima, WA from Manchester, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Manchester, WA is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Manchester.
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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
107.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 South: Portland, Tacoma
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
784 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
2068 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge
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Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street
52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street
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Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Southworth Ferry
1433 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast Southworth Drive
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Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Southworth Drive
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Turn right onto Colchester Drive Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Colchester Drive Southeast
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Continue on Colchester Drive East
1 mi · 2 min · Colchester Drive East
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Manchester.
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
107 mi · 02h 02m
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 Partly Cloudy near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Manchester?
The road trip is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Yakima and 80 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 9:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.60 one way or $61.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Partly Cloudy near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 116.38 mi (187.3 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 Manchester
Situated on the eastern shore of the Kitsap Peninsula in Kitsap County, this waterfront community sits at an approximate elevation of 30 feet overlooking Puget Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5556600, -122.5450700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-122.54507, 47.55566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $5.44 | $30.60 | $61.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $32.20 | $64.40 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $33.65 | $67.30 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $41.05 | $82.11 |
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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