How far is Yakima, WA from Mattawa, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Mattawa, WA is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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.
Census-designated place in Grant County, Washington (state), USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Mattawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Mattawa.
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Start on South 1st Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Nob Hill Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Nob Hill Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 24
38.4 mi · 46 min · State Route 24
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vantage Highway
19.4 mi · 27 min · Vantage Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Road 24 Southwest
7 m · 1 sec · Road 24 Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Road 24 Southwest
1752 ft · 35 sec · Road 24 Southwest
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Continue on Government Road
1788 ft · 36 sec · Government Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Government Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Mattawa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 24
Continue on State Route 24
38.4 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Mattawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Mattawa?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Desert Aire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Yakima and 30.4 miles from Mattawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 3:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Mattawa.
Stop Ideas Near Desert Aire
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 Desert Aire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Mattawa. Straight-line distance: 30.09 mi (48.43 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 Mattawa
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 5,112 |
| Coordinates | 46.7379100, -119.9028200 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mattawa (-119.90282, 46.73791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
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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