How far is Yakima, WA from Sultan, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Sultan, WA is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.57 mi
03h 15m
Flight
106.61 mi
171.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.61 mi
Kilometers
171.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.57 mi
Kilometers
247.15 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sultan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-19T00:14
Arrive Sultan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Yakima
76.7 mi
01h 37m
To Sultan
76.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Sultan.

  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 left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 202 West: North Bend, Snoqualmie

    1546 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bendigo Boulevard South

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Bendigo Boulevard South

  9. 9

    Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    1 km · 1 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    65 m · 5 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast

    4 m · 1 sec · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast

    2 mi · 3 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Tolt Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Tolt Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    35 m · 3 sec · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Monroe Duvall Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Monroe Duvall Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    43 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Duvall Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Monroe Duvall Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 203

    837 ft · 20 sec · State Route 203

  26. 26

    Continue on South Lewis Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Lewis Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1772 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    93 m · 13 sec · 4th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
80.8 mi · 53%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 20%
Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
8.04 mi · 5%
Monroe Duvall Road
4.99 mi · 3%
Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.75 mi · 3%
Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

80.8 mi · 01h 30m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 37m from Yakima
Leave By
10:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Yakima and Light Rain Likely near Sultan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Sultan?

The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Yakima and 76.9 miles from Sultan.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 10:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Yakima and Light Rain Likely near Sultan.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roslyn, 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 Roslyn.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Sultan. Straight-line distance: 106.61 mi (171.57 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Sultan

#2 Sultan

City in USA

Population5,673
Coordinates47.8626000, -121.8165100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Sultan (-121.81651, 47.8626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.51 L · about $28.36
Round trip
$56.73
10.84 gal · 41.02 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.36 $56.73
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.17 $60.35
Premium $5.77 $31.28 $62.56
Diesel $5.47 $29.63 $59.26

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Sultan. The current time is 00:14:14.

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.