Ridgecrest to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ridgecrest from Yakima?

The distance from Ridgecrest to Yakima is 772.7 miles (1243.5 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located N of Ridgecrest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 927.2 miles, taking about 18h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest 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.