Great Sand Dunes to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Great Sand Dunes from Yakima?

The distance from Great Sand Dunes to Yakima is 973.5 miles (1566.7 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located NW of Great Sand Dunes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1168.2 miles, taking about 23h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Great Sand Dunes in Colorado 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. 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. 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 Great Sand Dunes 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.