Trip from Barberton, WA to Yakima, WA

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Drive Time

3h 45m

Distance

190.1 mi

306 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 33m ★

6 AM

3h 46m

8 AM

4h 11m

10 AM

3h 55m

12 PM

3h 52m

3 PM

3h 56m

5 PM

4h 10m

8 PM

3h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Barberton, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Barberton, WA to Yakima, WA covers 190.1 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Columbia River Highway, US 97, I 82 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.9 miles on Columbia River Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.79 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

95.1 miles from Barberton, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Barberton, WA to Yakima, WA covers 190.1 miles and takes about 3h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Columbia River Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 94.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 190.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 205): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 205 South: Salem

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 205 South: Salem

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 205

Merge onto I 205

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11.4 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 22 Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles

107 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Take the exit toward US 97: Yakima, Bend

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 97: Yakima, Bend

188.7 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in

Take the exit toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Barberton, WA to Yakima, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.

Bend

107 mi in | ~2h 5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Columbia River Highway	94.9 mi	1h 48m
US 97	49.8 mi	58m
I 82	16.4 mi	18m
I 205	9.9 mi	12m
Sam Hill Memorial Bridge	2.4 mi	2m
Evergreen Highway	1.8 mi	2m
East Yakima Avenue	0.8 mi	2m
Buena Way	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Columbia River Highway — 94.9 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barberton, WA and Yakima, WA.

Start on Northeast 99th Street

86 ft · 7 sec · Northeast 99th Street

Turn left onto Northeast 72nd Avenue

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Northeast 72nd Avenue

Continue on Northeast Andresen Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Northeast Andresen Road

Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Northeast Padden Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 205 South: Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 205

9.9 mi · 12 min · I 205

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 22 Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; US 30

95 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Columbia River Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward US 97: Yakima, Bend

Turn left onto US 97

506 ft · 8 sec · Sherman Highway

Continue on US 97

2.4 mi · 2 min · Sam Hill Memorial Bridge

At end of road, turn left onto US 97; WA 14

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

Take the exit

8.7 mi · 10 min

Continue on US 97

50 mi · 58 min · US 97

Continue on WA 22

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Elm Street

Continue on WA 22

0.8 mi · 1 min · Buena Way

Continue on WA 22

1.8 mi · 2 min · Evergreen Highway

Continue on WA 22

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Buena Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto I 82; US 12

16 mi · 18 min · I 82; US 12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Yakima Avenue

Turn straight onto East Yakima Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · East Yakima Avenue

Turn left onto South 1st Street

75 ft · 2 sec · South 1st Street

Arrive at destination

South 1st Street

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 95.1 miles from Barberton, WA, or about 1h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.9 miles.

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 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.1 miles or 1h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yakima, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Barberton, 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 Barberton, WA

This is one driving day of about 190.1 miles and 3h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barberton, WA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Columbia River Highway for about 94.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.1 mi from Barberton, WA · 1h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yacolt, WA

95 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Yacolt, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Madras, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.1 miles from Barberton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.9 miles.

Arriving in Yakima, WA

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.79 one way

$79.57 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$41.72	$83.45
premium	$5.77	$43.17	$86.34
diesel	$5.61	$41.97	$83.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57	$19.96	$9.12
Efficient EV	47.5	$16.63	$7.60
EV Truck/SUV	76	$26.61	$12.17

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 15 hours ago

Origin

Barberton, WA

Late night in Barberton on Wednesday

Local time

4:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yakima, WA

Late night in Yakima on Wednesday

Local time

4:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Slight Chance Light Rain

SW 14 to 18 mph 24% chance Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

14 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 45m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Barberton, WA to Yakima, WA covers 190.1 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Columbia River Highway, US 97, I 82. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.1 miles from Barberton, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.