How far is Yakima, WA from Parkwood, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Parkwood, WA is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Parkwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Parkwood.
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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
85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 160 East: Sedgewick Road, Southworth Ferry
1556 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast
2686 ft · 1 min · Bethel Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Salmonberry Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Salmonberry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Avenue Southeast
53 m · 3 sec · Jackson Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · Jackson Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Maple Street
76 m · 13 sec · Southeast Maple Street
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Turn right onto Kidd Avenue Southeast
35 m · 11 sec · Kidd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right
85 m · 20 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 Parkwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Parkwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Parkwood?
The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Tanner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Yakima and 91.3 miles from Parkwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 9:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.70 one way or $67.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Parkwood.
Stop Ideas Near Tanner
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 Tanner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Parkwood. Straight-line distance: 118.09 mi (190.04 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 Parkwood
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
| Population | 7,126 |
| Coordinates | 47.5331500, -122.6101400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkwood (-122.61014, 47.53315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $33.70 | $67.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.85 | $71.70 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $37.17 | $74.33 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $35.21 | $70.41 |
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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