How far is Yakima, WA from Sammamish, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Sammamish, WA is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (166 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Sammamish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Sammamish.
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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
94.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
1926 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
2 mi · 4 min · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
38 m · 7 sec · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
3.8 mi · 8 min · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Continue on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Sammamish.
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
94.3 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Yakima and Light Rain Likely near Sammamish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Sammamish?
The road trip is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Yakima and 67.7 miles from Sammamish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (166 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.96 one way or $49.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Yakima and Light Rain Likely near Sammamish.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Sammamish. Straight-line distance: 103.15 mi (166 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 Sammamish
Town
| Population | 65,960 |
| Coordinates | 47.6417700, -122.0804000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sammamish (-122.0804, 47.64177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $24.96 | $49.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.55 | $53.11 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.08 | $52.16 |
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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