Cities Near Yakima
Cities near Yakima, Washington: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Richland, Kennewick, South Hill. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Yakima, Washington is Richland, about 62 mi (100 km) away — roughly 1 hr 51 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | 62 mi / 100 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kennewick | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| South Hill | 91 mi / 147 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Auburn | 95 mi / 152 km | 2 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Renton | 101 mi / 162 km | 2 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tacoma | 102 mi / 164 km | 2 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sammamish | 103 mi / 166 km | 2 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Seattle | 110 mi / 178 km | 2 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Olympia | 117 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Shoreline | 117 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Yakima
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Richland, Kennewick, South Hill, Auburn. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Yakima
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Renton, Tacoma, Sammamish, Seattle, Olympia. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Yakima include Richland, Kennewick, South Hill, Auburn, Renton. The closest is Richland, about 62 miles (100 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.