How far is Yakima, WA from Monroe, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Monroe, WA is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.08 mi
03h 03m
Flight
110.55 mi
177.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.55 mi
Kilometers
177.92 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.08 mi
Kilometers
235.1 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Wed, May 6, 8:05 PM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Wed, May 6, 11:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-05-06T17:02
Arrive Monroe
Wed, May 6, 8:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 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
72.9 mi
01h 31m
To Monroe
73.1 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 202 West: North Bend, Snoqualmie

    1546 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bendigo Boulevard South

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Bendigo Boulevard South

  9. 9

    Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    1 km · 1 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    65 m · 5 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast

    4 m · 1 sec · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast

    2 mi · 3 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Tolt Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Tolt Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    35 m · 3 sec · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Monroe Duvall Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Monroe Duvall Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    43 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Duvall Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Monroe Duvall Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 203

    837 ft · 20 sec · State Route 203

  26. 26

    Continue on South Lewis Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Lewis Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lewis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
80.8 mi · 55%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 21%
Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
8.04 mi · 6%
Monroe Duvall Road
4.99 mi · 3%
Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.75 mi · 3%
Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

80.8 mi · 01h 30m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 31m from Yakima
Leave By
10:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yakima and Mostly Cloudy near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 72.9 miles from Yakima and 73.1 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 10:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.95 one way or $53.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Monroe. Straight-line distance: 110.55 mi (177.92 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

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

#2 Monroe

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population20,681
Coordinates47.8553800, -121.9709600
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Monroe (-121.97096, 47.85538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.51 L · about $26.95
Round trip
$53.90
10.3 gal · 39.02 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.95 $53.90
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.67 $57.34
Premium $5.77 $29.72 $59.44
Diesel $5.47 $28.16 $56.31

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Monroe. The current time is 17:02:14.

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.