How far is Yakima, WA from Ocean Shores, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Ocean Shores, WA is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.6 miles (281 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Ocean Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Ocean Shores.
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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 right
948 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit right toward I 5 North: Seattle
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino
1496 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
3071 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 12
27 m · 2 sec · US Highway 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on East Pine Street
2981 ft · 2 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on West Pine Street
1181 ft · 40 sec · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
13.5 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12
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Take the ramp left toward Montesano, Aberdeen
20.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
121 m · 12 sec · Fuller Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street
53 m · 5 sec · East Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Alder Street
2034 ft · 60 sec · North Alder Street
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Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Sumner Avenue
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
2715 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn right onto Levee Street
579 ft · 25 sec · Levee Street
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Turn left onto Emerson Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 109
14.6 mi · 21 min · State Route 109
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Turn left onto State Route 115
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 115
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Continue on Damon Road
1843 ft · 52 sec · Damon Road
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Turn left onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast
44 m · 4 sec · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
897 ft · 32 sec · Ocean Lake Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Canal Drive Southeast
2373 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Canal Drive Southeast
1765 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canal Drive Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Ocean Shores.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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119 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Yakima and Sunny near Ocean Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Ocean Shores?
The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Mossyrock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Yakima and 115.1 miles from Ocean Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.6 miles (281 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 6:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.39 one way or $84.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Sunny near Ocean Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Mossyrock
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 Mossyrock.
Centralia station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Ocean Shores. Straight-line distance: 174.57 mi (280.95 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 Ocean Shores
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,724 |
| Coordinates | 46.9737000, -124.1562900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Shores (-124.15629, 46.9737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $42.39 | $84.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $45.09 | $90.19 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $46.75 | $93.49 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $44.28 | $88.57 |
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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