Los Angeles to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Los Angeles from Yakima?

The distance from Los Angeles to Yakima is 875.1 miles (1408.4 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located N of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1038 miles, taking about 20h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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.