How far is Yakima, WA from Medina, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Medina, WA is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.67 mi
02h 41m
Flight
107.28 mi
172.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.28 mi
Kilometers
172.65 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.67 mi
Kilometers
223.16 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medina
Fri, Apr 24, 1:56 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Fri, Apr 24, 4:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-23T23:14
Arrive Medina
Fri, Apr 24, 1:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yakima
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Yakima
69.2 mi
01h 20m
To Medina
69.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 4th Street, Northeast 8th Street

    863 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 4th Street, Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue Square, Bellevue Arts Museum

    1306 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street

    2077 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    1304 ft · 30 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northeast 8th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast 8th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast 1st Street

    982 ft · 30 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

    979 ft · 33 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast 12th Street

    733 ft · 25 sec · Northeast 12th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 73%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 22%
I 405 North
2.15 mi · 2%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Northeast 8th Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Northeast 4th Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

101 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
107.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 20m from Yakima
Leave By
1:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Medina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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 69.2 miles from Yakima and 69.5 miles from Medina.

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

The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 1:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.59 one way or $51.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Medina.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Medina. Straight-line distance: 107.28 mi (172.65 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Medina

#2 Medina

City in Washington state

Population3,308
Coordinates47.6209300, -122.2276200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Medina (-122.22762, 47.62093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.52 L · about $25.59
Round trip
$51.18
9.78 gal · 37.04 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.59 $51.18
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.22 $54.45
Premium $5.77 $28.22 $56.44
Diesel $5.47 $26.73 $53.47

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Medina. The current time is 23:14:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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