Glacier to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

346.1 miles 557 km · straight line
415.3 miles estimated 668.4 km · driving distance
8h 21min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Glacier from Yakima?

The distance from Glacier to Yakima is 346.1 miles (557 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located WSW of Glacier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 415.3 miles, taking about 8h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Glacier in Montana and Yakima in Washington.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Glacier 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 Glacier to Yakima

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 21min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 1min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 56min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier & Yakima

Quick Facts

Glacier
48.76°N, 113.79°W
America/Denver
1966m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients