How far is Yakima, WA from Summit View, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Summit View, WA is about 160 miles (257.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.98 mi
03h 10m
Flight
94.69 mi
152.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.69 mi
Kilometers
152.39 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.98 mi
Kilometers
257.46 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summit View
Thu, Oct 15, 6:38 PM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Thu, Oct 15, 9:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-10-15T15:27
Arrive Summit View
Thu, Oct 15, 6:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
79.7 mi
01h 35m
To Summit View
80.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Summit View.

  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

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 18

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup

    970 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Valley Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Canyon Road, Summit

    1899 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Canyon Road East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Canyon Road East

  19. 19

    Continue on Canyon Road East

    120 m · 19 sec · Canyon Road East

  20. 20

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1040 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 54%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 19%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 15%
Valley Freeway
7.92 mi · 5%
WA 512 West
6.35 mi · 4%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

85.7 mi · 01h 36m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.3 mi
94.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 35m from Yakima
Leave By
10:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Summit View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Summit View?

The road trip is about 160 miles (257.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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 79.7 miles from Yakima and 80.2 miles from Summit View.

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

The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 10:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.71 one way or $61.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Summit View.

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 Summit View. Straight-line distance: 94.69 mi (152.39 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
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#2 Summit View

This census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, is nestled among the evergreen forests and rolling hills typical of the Pacific Northwest.

Population0
Coordinates47.1363200, -122.3520200
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Summit View (-122.35202, 47.13632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.37 L · about $30.71
Round trip
$61.42
11.3 gal · 42.74 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $30.71 $61.42
Mid-grade $5.72 $32.31 $64.62
Premium $5.98 $33.77 $67.54
Diesel $7.29 $41.20 $82.40

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Summit View. The current time is 15:27:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.