How far is Yakima, WA from Milton, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Milton, WA is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.32 mi
02h 57m
Flight
96.24 mi
154.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.24 mi
Kilometers
154.89 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.32 mi
Kilometers
241.91 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Tue, May 12, 6:11 PM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Tue, May 12, 9:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-05-12T15:14
Arrive Milton
Tue, May 12, 6:11 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
75.1 mi
01h 28m
To Milton
75.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.9 mi · 36 min · State Route 18

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 16th Avenue South

    124 m · 9 sec · 16th Avenue South

  12. 12

    Continue on Enchanted Parkway South

    1521 ft · 35 sec · Enchanted Parkway South

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Enchanted Parkway South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Enchanted Parkway South

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto 28th Avenue South

    1737 ft · 43 sec · 28th Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto 27th Avenue

    2791 ft · 1 min · 27th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Milton Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · Milton Way

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto 16th Avenue

    83 m · 15 sec · 16th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Maine Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 57%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 20%
State Route 18
27.9 mi · 19%
Enchanted Parkway South
2.01 mi · 1%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Milton Way
0.7 mi
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 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 28m from Yakima
Leave By
12:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 75.1 miles from Yakima and 75.2 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 12:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.73 one way or $55.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Milton. Straight-line distance: 96.24 mi (154.89 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

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

#2 Milton

City in Washington, USA

Population8,222
Coordinates47.2481600, -122.3129000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Milton (-122.3129, 47.24816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.08 L · about $27.73
Round trip
$55.47
10.6 gal · 40.16 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.73 $55.47
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.51 $59.01
Premium $5.77 $30.59 $61.17
Diesel $5.47 $28.98 $57.95

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Milton. The current time is 15:14:06.

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.