Sun City West to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

991.3 miles 1595.4 km · straight line
1189.6 miles estimated 1914.5 km · driving distance
23h 56min estimated drive time
$114 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
337° NNW bearing direction

How far is Sun City West from Yakima?

The distance from Sun City West to Yakima is 991.3 miles (1595.4 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located NNW of Sun City West. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1189.6 miles, taking about 23h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Sun City West in Arizona 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 Sun City West 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 Sun City West to Yakima

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 56min $114 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 43min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~31h 7min $143–$416* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sun City West & Yakima

Quick Facts

Sun City West
33.66°N, 112.34°W
America/Phoenix
376m 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 330 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients