How far is Yakima, WA from Stanwood, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Stanwood, WA is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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.
Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA
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 Stanwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Stanwood.
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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
101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 532 West: Stanwood, Camano Island
1249 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Stanwood Bryant Road
1015 ft · 23 sec · Stanwood Bryant Road
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Continue on State Route 532
4 mi · 6 min · State Route 532
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Continue on 268th Street Northwest
1.8 mi · 3 min · 268th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Route 532
149 m · 12 sec · State Route 532
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Turn right onto 102nd Avenue Northwest
16 m · 1 sec · 102nd Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 102nd Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Stanwood.
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
101 mi · 01h 54m
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 Stanwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Stanwood?
The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from Yakima and 94.8 miles from Stanwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 9:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.96 one way or $69.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Stanwood.
Stop Ideas Near Riverbend
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 Riverbend.
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Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Stanwood. Straight-line distance: 142.91 mi (229.99 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 Stanwood
City in Washington
| Population | 7,571 |
| Coordinates | 48.2412100, -122.3707100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanwood (-122.37071, 48.24121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 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 | $34.96 | $69.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $37.19 | $74.38 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $38.55 | $77.10 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $36.52 | $73.04 |
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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