Apple Valley, California to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

853.9 miles 1374.2 km · straight line
1024.6 miles estimated 1649 km · driving distance
20h 37min estimated drive time
$99 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
349° N bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Yakima?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Yakima is 853.9 miles (1374.2 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located N of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1024.6 miles, taking about 20h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California and Yakima in Washington.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California and Yakima. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, California to Yakima

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 37min $99 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 44min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~26h 48min $123–$359* Comfort

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m elevation
Yakima
46.60°N, 120.51°W
America/Los_Angeles
326m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 285 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients