Origin
Buckley, WA
Morning in Buckley on Friday
Local time
10:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckley, WA to Yakima, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
113.8 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckley, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buckley, WA to Yakima, WA covers 113.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Cottage Street, North River Avenue, Park Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.82 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
56.9 miles from Buckley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 113.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 113.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Cottage Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Buckley, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buckley, WA to Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Cottage Street | — | — |
| North River Avenue | — | — |
| Park Avenue | — | — |
| State Route 410 East | — | — |
| Roosevelt Avenue East | — | — |
| Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road | — | — |
| Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Highway | — | — |
| Southeast Enumclaw-Chinook Pass Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Cottage Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckley, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North Cottage Street
433 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Cottage Street
3
Turn right onto North River Avenue
456 ft
·
27 sec
·
North River Avenue
4
Turn left onto Park Avenue
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
Park Avenue
5
Turn slight right
131 ft
·
7 sec
6
Turn straight onto State Route 410 East
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 410 East
7
Continue on Roosevelt Avenue East
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Roosevelt Avenue East
8
Continue on Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road
9
Continue on Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Highway
10
Continue on Southeast Enumclaw-Chinook Pass Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Enumclaw-Chinook Pass Road
11
Continue on Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road
12
Continue on Chinook Pass Highway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Chinook Pass Highway
13
Continue on State Route 410
64 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
State Route 410
14
Continue straight
17 mi
·
22 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward North 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North 1st Street
16
Turn straight onto Selah Road
299 ft
·
5 sec
·
Selah Road
17
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.9 miles from Buckley, WA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
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 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.9 miles or 1h 19m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yakima, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Buckley, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Buckley, WA
This is one driving day of about 113.8 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Buckley, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.9 mi from Buckley, WA · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.9 miles from Buckley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$23.82 one way
$47.63 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
| premium | $5.77 | $25.84 | $51.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.13 | $50.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.95 | $5.46 |
| Efficient EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.96 | $4.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.93 | $7.28 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Yakima, WA
Morning in Yakima on Friday
Local time
10:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buckley, WA to Yakima, WA covers 113.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Cottage Street, North River Avenue, Park Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.9 miles from Buckley, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Buckley, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buckley, WA to Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Buckley, WA to Yakima, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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