Origin
Burlington, WA
Evening in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, WA to Yakima, WA
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
202.1 mi
325 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, WA
Troy Tumbin
Trip Overview
Spanning 202.1 miles, the trek from Burlington to Yakima is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 55 minutes to complete. Because this route is entirely within Washington state, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace. You should budget approximately $42 for fuel to cover the distance. By utilizing a combination of I-5, I-90, and US-97, you move efficiently across the state. This drive is ideal for travelers who want a direct, highway-focused transit between these two points without the need for complex detours or multi-day planning.
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
101 miles from Burlington, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient experience, as 97% of this drive is spent on highways. The route features a significant, uninterrupted 100.5-mile stretch along I-90, allowing you to settle into a consistent driving rhythm for a large portion of the trip. While the transition between major interstates and US-97 shifts the scenery, the road remains focused on speed and connectivity rather than winding backroads. You will spend the vast majority of your time behind the wheel on major thoroughfares, making this a practical choice for those who prioritize travel time over technical driving. It is a predictable, interstate-heavy transit that keeps you moving toward your destination with minimal interruptions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 100.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 202.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.2 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.3 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
48.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
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 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
6
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
7
67.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
7
168.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
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US 97
Take the exit onto US 97 toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
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.
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
Towns Along This Route
Between Burlington, WA and Yakima, WA, road signs point toward Renton and Seattle.
Renton
48.4 mi in
|
~59m
Seattle
67.3 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 100.5 mi | 1h 51m |
| I 5 | 46.6 mi | 55m |
| US 97 | 31.3 mi | 34m |
| I 405 | 18 mi | 22m |
| North 1st Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Fairhaven Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Route 20 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Burlington Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 100.5 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on East Fairhaven Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fairhaven Avenue
2
Turn left onto WA 20
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Burlington Boulevard
3
Turn right onto WA 20
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Rio Vista Avenue
4
Continue on WA 20
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Route 20
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 5
47 mi
·
55 min
·
I 5
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 405
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
17 mi
·
21 min
·
I 405
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 90
101 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
I 90
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit onto US 97
31 mi
·
34 min
·
US 97
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
314 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
16
Continue on WA 823
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Selah Road
17
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
18
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3 hour and 55 minute travel time, aim to depart early in the day to navigate the highway segments comfortably. With only one recommended stop planned, you have plenty of flexibility to stretch your legs whenever it suits your schedule. Since the longest stretch covers 100.5 miles on I-90, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting that segment to avoid any unnecessary stops in the middle of a long run. Keep in mind that your total fuel budget is $42, so planning your refueling around that estimate will help keep your trip logistics simple. Since this is a one-day trip, you have the advantage of being able to reach Yakima by the afternoon if you leave Burlington in the morning.
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 101 miles from Burlington, WA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.5 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101 miles or 2h 1m 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 13m
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 Burlington, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Burlington, WA
This is one driving day of about 202.1 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burlington, 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 I 90 for about 100.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101 mi from Burlington, WA · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101 miles from Burlington, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.5 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.42 one way
$84.83 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $44.29 | $88.59 |
| premium | $5.77 | $45.92 | $91.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.90 | $89.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.22 | $9.70 |
| Efficient EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.68 | $8.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.8 | 1 | $28.29 | $12.93 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Evening in Yakima on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
101 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 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
3h 55m 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 Burlington, WA to Yakima, WA covers 202.1 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 5, US 97. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101 miles from Burlington, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.42 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 202.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.2 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Burlington, WA and Yakima, WA, road signs point toward Renton and Seattle.
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