Lake Tahoe to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

519.1 miles 835.4 km · straight line
622.9 miles estimated 1002.5 km · driving distance
12h 32min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Lake Tahoe from Yakima?

The distance from Lake Tahoe to Yakima is 519.1 miles (835.4 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located N of Lake Tahoe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 622.9 miles, taking about 12h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Lake Tahoe 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe to Yakima

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 32min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 2min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 18min $75–$218* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Tahoe & Yakima

Quick Facts

Lake Tahoe
39.10°N, 120.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
1897m 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 173 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients