Tucson to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Tucson from Yakima?

The distance from Tucson to Yakima is 1114.2 miles (1793.2 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located NNW of Tucson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1370 miles, taking about 25h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Tucson 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 Tucson 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.