How far is Yakima, WA from Maplewood, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Maplewood, WA is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
172.95 mi
03h 32m
Flight
111.32 mi
179.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.32 mi
Kilometers
179.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.95 mi
Kilometers
278.34 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maplewood
Thu, Oct 15, 8:59 PM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Fri, Oct 16, 12:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-10-15T17:27
Arrive Maplewood
Thu, Oct 15, 8:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yakima
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Riverbend
WA

Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA

From Yakima
86.2 mi
01h 46m
To Maplewood
86.7 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Maplewood.

  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

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center

    1783 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Stinson Avenue

    3222 ft · 2 min · Stinson Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stinson Avenue

    19 m · 2 sec · Stinson Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue

    990 ft · 30 sec · Stinson Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harborview Drive

    26 m · 5 sec · Harborview Drive

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Harborview Drive

    1923 ft · 45 sec · Harborview Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on North Harborview Drive

    1760 ft · 39 sec · North Harborview Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Peacock Hill Avenue

    2949 ft · 59 sec · Peacock Hill Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest

    1172 ft · 23 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest

  28. 28

    Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest

    3115 ft · 1 min · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peacock Hill Road Northwest

    24 m · 2 sec · Peacock Hill Road Northwest

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Peacock Hill Road Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · Peacock Hill Road Northwest

  31. 31

    Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 144th Street Northwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · 144th Street Northwest

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Valley Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 3 min · Crescent Valley Drive Northwest

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Southeast 160th Street

    3199 ft · 2 min · Southeast 160th Street

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 14th Avenue Northwest

    606 ft · 17 sec · 14th Avenue Northwest

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 50%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 18%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 15%
WA 16 West
9.87 mi · 6%
I 5 South
9.37 mi · 5%
Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
1.94 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverbend
01h 46m from Yakima
Leave By
9:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yakima and Sunny near Maplewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Maplewood?

The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Yakima and 86.7 miles from Maplewood.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 9:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.15 one way or $66.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Sunny near Maplewood.

Stop Ideas Near Riverbend

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

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

37 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
BUS

Skykomish (Eastbound), WA

40 mi away
147 5th Street North
BUS

Skykomish, Washington

40 mi away
90000 Highway 2
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

46 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Maplewood. Straight-line distance: 111.32 mi (179.16 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maplewood

Located in Pierce County at an approximate elevation of 269 feet, this Washington state community sits near the Puyallup River valley.

Population0
Coordinates47.4017600, -122.5570700
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Maplewood (-122.55707, 47.40176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.1 gal
23.1 L · about $33.15
Round trip
$66.31
12.2 gal · 46.2 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $33.15 $66.31
Mid-grade $5.72 $34.89 $69.77
Premium $5.98 $36.46 $72.92
Diesel $7.29 $44.48 $88.96

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Maplewood. The current time is 17:27:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.