How far is Yakima, WA from Sunnyslope, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Sunnyslope, WA is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.68 mi
02h 08m
Flight
60.7 mi
97.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.7 mi
Kilometers
97.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.68 mi
Kilometers
166.86 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunnyslope
Thu, Oct 15, 7:37 PM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Thu, Oct 15, 9:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-10-15T17:28
Arrive Sunnyslope
Thu, Oct 15, 7:37 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yakima
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Yakima
51.8 mi
01h 04m
To Sunnyslope
51.9 mi
01h 04m

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
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97 North: Ellensburg, Wenatchee

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    861 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    49 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward US 2

    14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US2, US97

    69 m · 10 sec · Easy Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Easy Street

    1274 ft · 33 sec · Easy Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Easy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 30%
US 2
14.8 mi · 14%
I 90 West
5.01 mi · 5%
US 97 North
2.9 mi · 3%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 2%
Easy Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

35.2 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 04m from Yakima
Leave By
2:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Sunnyslope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Yakima and 51.9 miles from Sunnyslope.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 2:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.89 one way or $39.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Sunnyslope. Straight-line distance: 60.7 mi (97.68 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 Sunnyslope

Situated in Chelan County at an elevation of approximately 817 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately north of Wenatchee along the western bank of the Columbia River.

Population0
Coordinates47.4729000, -120.3367400
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Sunnyslope (-120.33674, 47.4729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.85 L · about $19.89
Round trip
$39.78
7.32 gal · 27.7 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $19.89 $39.78
Mid-grade $5.72 $20.93 $41.86
Premium $5.98 $21.88 $43.75
Diesel $7.29 $26.69 $53.38

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 Sunnyslope. The current time is 17:28:37.

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.