Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
216.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
Photo: William Jacobs
The drive from Anacortes, WA to Yakima, WA covers 216.1 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Commercial Avenue, 22nd Street, R Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
108 miles from Anacortes, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 31m drive with frequent turns across 216.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 22nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| R Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sharpes Corner | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Vernon | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Kincaid Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Anacortes, WA and Yakima, WA.
Start on 12th Street
Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
Turn left onto 22nd Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward R Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
Turn left onto R Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
Take the ramp left
Merge slight right onto State Route 20 Spur
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner
Exit the rotary onto State Route 20
Take the exit slight right toward Mount Vernon
Turn left onto West Kincaid Street
Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, WA 97 South: Yakima
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
Keep slight left
Continue on Selah Road
Continue on North 1st Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yakima, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Anacortes, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anacortes, WA
This is one driving day of about 216.1 miles and 3h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108 mi from Anacortes, WA · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 108 miles from Anacortes, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Yakima, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Yakima, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$44.52 one way
$89.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $47.36 | $94.73 |
| premium | $5.77 | $49.10 | $98.20 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $46.51 | $93.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.69 | $10.37 |
| Efficient EV | 54 | 0 | $18.91 | $8.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.4 | 1 | $30.25 | $13.83 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Anacortes on Saturday
Local time
4:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Yakima on Saturday
Local time
4:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
38°F
Auburn, WA
108 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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