How far is Yakima, WA from Maple Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Maple Valley, WA is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Maple Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Maple Valley.
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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
85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
11.5 mi · 15 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 169: Southeast 231st Street, Maple Valley
2375 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Southeast 231st Street
858 ft · 19 sec · Southeast 231st Street
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Turn slight right
112 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
158 m · 17 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Turn right
24 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
39 m · 9 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 Maple Valley.
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
85.7 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Maple Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Maple Valley?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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 65.4 miles from Yakima and 65.6 miles from Maple Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 1:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.18 one way or $48.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Maple Valley.
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 Maple Valley. Straight-line distance: 90.85 mi (146.21 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 Maple Valley
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 27,544 |
| Coordinates | 47.3927200, -122.0464100 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maple Valley (-122.04641, 47.39272)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $24.18 | $48.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
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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