How far is Yakima, WA from West Lake Sammamish, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to West Lake Sammamish, WA is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and West Lake Sammamish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and West Lake Sammamish.
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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
97.7 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway, Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
2039 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
35 m · 3 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
76 m · 8 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
32 m · 3 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
1797 ft · 55 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto 177th Avenue Southeast
107 m · 18 sec · 177th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast 40th Place
72 m · 10 sec · Southeast 40th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 40th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and West Lake Sammamish.
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
97.7 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Yakima and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Sammamish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to West Lake Sammamish?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Yakima and 65.6 miles from West Lake Sammamish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.18 one way or $48.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Sammamish.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and West Lake Sammamish. Straight-line distance: 100.87 mi (162.33 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 West Lake Sammamish
Census designated place
| Population | 33,929 |
| Coordinates | 47.5776000, -122.1012300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Lake Sammamish (-122.10123, 47.5776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $24.18 | $48.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
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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