How far is Yakima, WA from West Richland, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to West Richland, WA is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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 01h 23m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and West Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and West Richland.
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Start on South 1st Street
127 m · 20 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Chestnut Avenue
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Turn left onto South Fair Avenue
109 m · 13 sec · South Fair Avenue
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Take the ramp right
2392 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 224 east, SR 225 north: West Richland, Benton City
1622 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Street
108 m · 9 sec · 1st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Road
18 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Road
849 ft · 14 sec · Kennedy Road
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Turn slight left onto East State Route 224
4.8 mi · 6 min · East State Route 224
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Continue on West Van Giesen Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Van Giesen Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Van Giesen Street
27 m · 2 sec · West Van Giesen Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Van Giesen Street
3104 ft · 1 min · West Van Giesen Street
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Turn left onto North 62nd Avenue
52 m · 5 sec · North 62nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Desert View Drive
1440 ft · 1 min · Desert View Drive
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Turn right onto Deer Street
121 m · 17 sec · Deer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and West Richland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Fair Avenue
Keep slight left
58.8 mi · 01h 03m
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 Sunny near West Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to West Richland?
The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Sunnyside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Yakima and 35.9 miles from West Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Sunny near West Richland.
Stop Ideas Near Sunnyside
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 Sunnyside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and West Richland. Straight-line distance: 58.23 mi (93.72 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 Richland
City in Benton County, Washington
| Population | 15,423 |
| Coordinates | 46.3043000, -119.3614100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Richland (-119.36141, 46.3043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $14.60 | $29.20 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
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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