Truckee to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

502.9 miles 809.3 km · straight line
603.5 miles estimated 971.2 km · driving distance
12h 8min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Truckee from Yakima?

The distance from Truckee to Yakima is 502.9 miles (809.3 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located N of Truckee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 603.5 miles, taking about 12h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Truckee 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Truckee 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 Truckee to Yakima

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 8min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 34min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 46min $72–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Truckee & Yakima

Quick Facts

Truckee
39.33°N, 120.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1773m 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 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients