How far is Yakima, WA from Prairie Ridge, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.96 mi
03h 04m
Flight
85.97 mi
138.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.97 mi
Kilometers
138.35 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.96 mi
Kilometers
196.27 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Ridge
Mon, Jun 1, 4:22 PM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Mon, Jun 1, 7:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-06-01T13:17
Arrive Prairie Ridge
Mon, Jun 1, 4:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Yakima
60.9 mi
01h 32m
To Prairie Ridge
61.1 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Prairie Ridge.

  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 right

    948 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    100 mi · 2 hr 31 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East

    29 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 214th Avenue East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 214th Avenue East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 128th Street Court East

    890 ft · 38 sec · 128th Street Court East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 211th Avenue Court East

    752 ft · 26 sec · 211th Avenue Court East

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 211th Avenue Court East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Selah Road
117 mi · 96%
214th Avenue East
1.93 mi · 2%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
State Route 410 East
0.66 mi · 1%
128th Street Court East
0.17 mi
211th Avenue Court East
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Selah Road

Continue straight

100 mi · 02h 32m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 32m from Yakima
Leave By
10:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Prairie Ridge?

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Yakima and 61.1 miles from Prairie Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 10:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Prairie Ridge. Straight-line distance: 85.97 mi (138.35 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Prairie Ridge

#2 Prairie Ridge

Census designated place

Population11,464
Coordinates47.1376000, -122.1487300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Prairie Ridge (-122.14873, 47.1376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.29 L · about $22.50
Round trip
$45.00
8.6 gal · 32.58 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $22.50 $45.00
Mid-grade $5.57 $23.94 $47.88
Premium $5.77 $24.82 $49.63
Diesel $5.47 $23.51 $47.02

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Prairie Ridge. The current time is 13:17:14.

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.