How far is Yakima, WA from Terrace Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Terrace Heights, WA is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.22 mi
00h 07m
Flight
3.15 mi
5.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.15 mi
Kilometers
5.07 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.22 mi
Kilometers
5.19 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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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 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrace Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-19T04:28
Arrive Terrace Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Yakima
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Union Gap
WA

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

From Yakima
1.6 mi
00h 03m
To Terrace Heights
1.6 mi
00h 03m

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
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Terrace Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    23 m · 6 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Yakima Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Yakima Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Terrace Heights Way

    900 ft · 22 sec · Terrace Heights Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Terrace Heights Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Terrace Heights Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Roza Hill Drive

    871 ft · 24 sec · Roza Hill Drive

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roza Hill Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
187.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrace Heights Drive
1.61 mi · 50%
East Yakima Avenue
1.26 mi · 39%
Terrace Heights Way
0.17 mi · 5%
Roza Hill Drive
0.17 mi · 5%
South 1st Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Terrace Heights Drive

Continue on Terrace Heights Drive

1.61 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0 mi
3.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Gap
00h 03m from Yakima
Leave By
8:16 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Yakima and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Terrace Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Terrace Heights?

The road trip is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Union Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Yakima and 1.6 miles from Terrace Heights.

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

The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.58 one way or $1.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union Gap

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

90 mi away
102 B St NE
RAIL

Columbia Station

97 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
RAIL

Wishram

107 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Ephrata, WA

108 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Terrace Heights. Straight-line distance: 3.15 mi (5.07 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Terrace Heights

#2 Terrace Heights

Census designated place

Population6,937
Coordinates46.6062400, -120.4397900
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Terrace Heights (-120.43979, 46.60624)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.11 gal
0.43 L · about $0.58
Round trip
$1.15
0.22 gal · 0.86 L
Estimated CO2
1 kg one way
Round trip: 2 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $0.58 $1.15
Mid-grade $5.57 $0.61 $1.22
Premium $5.77 $0.63 $1.27
Diesel $5.47 $0.60 $1.20

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 Terrace Heights. The current time is 04:28:10.

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.