How far is Yakima, WA from Vashon, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Vashon, WA is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Vashon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Vashon.
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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
107.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 South: Portland, Tacoma
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
784 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
2068 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge
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Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street
52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street
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Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry
3.4 mi · 20 min · Fauntleroy - Vashon Island Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Dock
888 ft · 1 min · Ferry Dock
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Turn right onto 103rd Avenue Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 103rd Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vashon Highway Southwest
3.8 mi · 7 min · Vashon Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Southwest Bank Road
49 m · 7 sec · Southwest Bank Road
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Turn right onto 98th Place Southwest
8 m · 1 sec · 98th Place Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 98th Place Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Vashon.
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
107 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Vashon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Vashon?
The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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 78.5 miles from Yakima and 78.8 miles from Vashon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 10:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Vashon.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Vashon. Straight-line distance: 108.99 mi (175.41 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 Vashon
Town on Vashon Island in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 10,624 |
| Coordinates | 47.4473200, -122.4598500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vashon (-122.45985, 47.44732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $29.04 | $58.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.90 | $61.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $32.03 | $64.06 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
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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