How far is Yakima, WA from Omak, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Omak, WA is about 196 miles (315.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Former princely state, now a disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Omak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Omak.
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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 left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97 North: Ellensburg, Wenatchee
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
861 ft · 22 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
49 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
13.2 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
35.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit right toward US 2
14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
40 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway
26 m · 3 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue straight
2361 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Dayton Street
1713 ft · 48 sec · Dayton Street
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Turn left onto Omak Avenue East
1785 ft · 1 min · Omak Avenue East
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Omak.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunset Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
86.6 mi · 01h 51m
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 Omak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Omak?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Cashmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Yakima and 98.1 miles from Omak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133 miles (214.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 8:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.21 one way or $72.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Sunny near Omak.
Stop Ideas Near Cashmere
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 Cashmere.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Omak. Straight-line distance: 133.06 mi (214.14 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 Omak
City in north-central Washington, United States
| Population | 4,827 |
| Coordinates | 48.4109900, -119.5275500 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Omak (-119.52755, 48.41099)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $36.21 | $72.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $38.52 | $77.05 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $39.94 | $79.87 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $37.83 | $75.66 |
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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