How far is Yakima, WA from Pullman, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Pullman, WA is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Adams County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Pullman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Pullman.
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Start on South 1st Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Nob Hill Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Nob Hill Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 24
38.4 mi · 46 min · State Route 24
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vantage Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Vantage Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 24
27.3 mi · 33 min · State Route 24
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Continue on WA-24
3.3 mi · 5 min · WA-24
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Continue on South Radar Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Radar Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn right
840 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight
88.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Almota Road
1072 ft · 29 sec · West Almota Road
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Continue on West Fairview Street
1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
691 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
32 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East James Street
12.8 mi · 17 min · East James Street
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Turn left onto Davis Way
96 m · 5 sec · Davis Way
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Continue on Davis Way
1 km · 51 sec · Davis Way
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Continue on Northwest Davis Way
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Davis Way
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Continue on Northeast Olsen Street
109 m · 17 sec · Northeast Olsen Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Kamiaken Street
112 m · 15 sec · Northeast Kamiaken Street
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Turn left
27 m · 7 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 Pullman.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
88.7 mi · 01h 44m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Pullman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Pullman?
The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Hatton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Yakima and 95.1 miles from Pullman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158 miles (254.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 9:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.01 one way or $70.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Chance Rain Showers near Pullman.
Stop Ideas Near Hatton
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 Hatton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Pullman. Straight-line distance: 157.95 mi (254.2 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 Pullman
City in eastern Washington
| Population | 34,336 |
| Coordinates | 46.7312700, -117.1796200 |
| Altitude | 717 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pullman (-117.17962, 46.73127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $35.01 | $70.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $37.24 | $74.49 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $38.61 | $77.22 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $36.57 | $73.15 |
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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