How far is Yakima, WA from Woodland, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Woodland, WA is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.59 mi
03h 42m
Flight
117.28 mi
188.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.28 mi
Kilometers
188.74 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.59 mi
Kilometers
298.68 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Sat, Apr 18, 3:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-18T08:06
Arrive Woodland
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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
Morton
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Yakima
92.6 mi
01h 51m
To Woodland
93 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Woodland.

  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 right

    948 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    118.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 5 South: Portland

    910 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    46.5 mi · 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 503 East: Woodland, Cougar

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pacific Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · Pacific Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lewis River Road

    88 m · 10 sec · Lewis River Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Goerig Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Goerig Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goerig Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
46.7 mi · 25%
Selah Road
17.5 mi · 9%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Pacific Avenue
0.71 mi
WA 503 East
0.21 mi
Lewis River Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

119 mi · 02h 23m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.3 mi
117.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morton
01h 51m from Yakima
Leave By
9:34 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Woodland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Woodland?

The road trip is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Yakima and 93 miles from Woodland.

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

The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.3 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 9:34 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.28 one way or $68.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Woodland.

Stop Ideas Near Morton

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

55 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

62 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

67 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Woodland. Straight-line distance: 117.28 mi (188.74 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Woodland

#2 Woodland

Town in Washington state, United States

Population6,548
Coordinates45.9045600, -122.7439900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Woodland (-122.74399, 45.90456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.79 L · about $34.28
Round trip
$68.55
13.1 gal · 49.58 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $34.28 $68.55
Mid-grade $5.57 $36.46 $72.93
Premium $5.77 $37.80 $75.60
Diesel $5.47 $35.81 $71.62

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Woodland. The current time is 08:06:56.

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.