How far is Yakima, WA from Medical Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Medical Lake, WA is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Medical Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Medical Lake.
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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 right to continue on I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane
3223 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
152.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 902 East: Cheney, Medical Lake
1871 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto West Salnave Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · West Salnave Road
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Continue on State Route 902
1.3 km · 2 min · State Route 902
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Continue on South Lefevre Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Lefevre Street
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
38 m · 4 sec · East Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Medical Lake.
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 East
Merge slight left
152 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Yakima and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medical Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Medical Lake?
The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Cascade Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Yakima and 96 miles from Medical Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 9:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.38 one way or $70.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Yakima and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medical Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Cascade Valley
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 Cascade Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Medical Lake. Straight-line distance: 148.81 mi (239.48 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 Medical Lake
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
| Population | 4,944 |
| Coordinates | 47.5729400, -117.6821600 |
| Altitude | 739 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medical Lake (-117.68216, 47.57294)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $35.38 | $70.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $37.63 | $75.27 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $39.01 | $78.02 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $36.96 | $73.91 |
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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