Salt Lake City to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Salt Lake City from Yakima?
The distance from Salt Lake City to Yakima is 589.4 miles (948.6 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located NW of Salt Lake City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707.3 miles, taking about 14h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Salt Lake City in Utah 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Yakima
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator