How far is Yakima, WA from West Lake Stevens, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to West Lake Stevens, WA is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
164.78 mi
03h 16m
Flight
121.79 mi
196 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.79 mi
Kilometers
196 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.78 mi
Kilometers
265.19 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lake Stevens
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-23T02:42
Arrive West Lake Stevens
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 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
82.3 mi
01h 38m
To West Lake Stevens
82.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and West Lake Stevens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and West Lake Stevens.

  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

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

    1428 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 9

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    25 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    30 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 4th Street Southeast

    121 m · 23 sec · 4th Street Southeast

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 95th Drive

    584 ft · 28 sec · 95th Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 96th Drive Southeast

    9 m · 1 sec · 96th Drive Southeast

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 96th Drive Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and West Lake Stevens.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 62%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 19%
State Route 9
15.1 mi · 9%
I 405 North
11.6 mi · 7%
WA 522 East
2.63 mi · 2%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

101 mi · 01h 54m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
121.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 38m from Yakima
Leave By
10:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yakima and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Stevens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to West Lake Stevens?

The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 82.3 miles from Yakima and 82.5 miles from West Lake Stevens.

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

The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.40 one way or $60.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Stevens.

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 West Lake Stevens. Straight-line distance: 121.79 mi (196 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
West Lake Stevens

#2 West Lake Stevens

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America

Population21,047
Coordinates47.9934300, -122.1018000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: West Lake Stevens (-122.1018, 47.99343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
22.01 L · about $30.40
Round trip
$60.81
11.62 gal · 44.02 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.40 $60.81
Mid-grade $5.57 $32.34 $64.69
Premium $5.77 $33.53 $67.06
Diesel $5.47 $31.76 $63.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and West Lake Stevens. The current time is 02:42:16.

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.