Las Vegas to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

772.1 miles 1242.6 km · straight line
968.7 miles actual route 1558.9 km · driving distance
17h 55min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
341° NNW bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Yakima?

The distance from Las Vegas to Yakima is 772.1 miles (1242.6 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located NNW of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 968.7 miles, taking about 17h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas and Yakima. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Las Vegas to Yakima

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 55min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 30min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~23h 18min $116–$339* Comfort

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 257 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM