San Diego to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

975.6 miles 1570 km · straight line
1159.2 miles actual route 1865.5 km · driving distance
22h 34min estimated drive time
$112 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is San Diego from Yakima?

The distance from San Diego to Yakima is 975.6 miles (1570 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located N of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1159.2 miles, taking about 22h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Yakima

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 34min $112 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 5min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~29h 20min $139–$406* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Diego & Yakima

Quick Facts

San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m 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 325 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM