How far is Yakima, WA from Mill Creek, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Mill Creek, WA is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.44 mi
03h 04m
Flight
117.91 mi
189.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.91 mi
Kilometers
189.76 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.44 mi
Kilometers
250.16 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mill Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-22T23:45
Arrive Mill Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Yakima
77.6 mi
01h 32m
To Mill Creek
77.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Mill Creek.

  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

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 527 North: Mill Creek

    104 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Bothell-Everett Highway

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Bothell-Everett Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mill Creek Boulevard

    1.5 km · 3 min · Mill Creek Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue Southeast

    1870 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on 151st Street Southeast

    1124 ft · 49 sec · 151st Street Southeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 151st Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 65%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 20%
I 405 North
15.5 mi · 10%
Bothell-Everett Highway
4.21 mi · 3%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Mill Creek Boulevard
0.93 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 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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 32m from Yakima
Leave By
10:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Yakima and Light Rain Likely near Mill Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Mill Creek?

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Yakima and 77.9 miles from Mill Creek.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 10:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Yakima and Light Rain Likely near Mill Creek.

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 Mill Creek. Straight-line distance: 117.91 mi (189.76 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Mill Creek

#2 Mill Creek

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

Population20,802
Coordinates47.8601000, -122.2043000
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Mill Creek (-122.2043, 47.8601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.76 L · about $28.68
Round trip
$57.35
10.96 gal · 41.52 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.68 $57.35
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.51 $61.01
Premium $5.77 $31.63 $63.25
Diesel $5.47 $29.96 $59.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Mill Creek. The current time is 23:45:00.

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.