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Trip from Fairwood, 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 42m

Distance

138.1 mi

222 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m

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

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Downtown Fairwood, WA, WA

Fairwood, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

The drive from Fairwood, WA to Yakima, WA covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, US 97, State Route 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.5 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.90 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

69 miles from Fairwood, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 138.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 138.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and US 97. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.5 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 84.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 97. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 139th Place Southeast.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (139th Place Southeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Southeast 171st Place): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (140th Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 139th Place Southeast

At end of road, turn left onto 139th Place Southeast

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southeast 171st Place

Turn sharp right onto Southeast 171st Place

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 140th Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto 140th Avenue Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Southeast Petrovitsky Road

Turn left onto Southeast Petrovitsky Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
104.8 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 84.5 mi 1h 33m
US 97 31.3 mi 34m
State Route 18 11.6 mi 15m
Southeast Petrovitsky Road 7 mi 11m
North 1st Street 1.6 mi 3m
140th Avenue Southeast 0.3 mi <1m
Southeast 231st Street 0.2 mi <1m
Selah Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 84.5 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southeast 172nd Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Southeast 172nd Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto 139th Place Southeast

313 ft · 16 sec · 139th Place Southeast
3

Turn sharp right onto Southeast 171st Place

219 ft · 10 sec · Southeast 171st Place
4

Turn right onto 140th Avenue Southeast

0.3 mi · 37 sec · 140th Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto Southeast Petrovitsky Road

7.0 mi · 11 min · Southeast Petrovitsky Road
Use the left lane.
6

At end of road, turn left onto Southeast 231st Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Southeast 231st Street
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward WA 18 East: North Bend
8

Merge onto WA 18

12 mi · 15 min · State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on WA 18

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
11

Merge onto I 90

85 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

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.
13

Take the exit

314 ft · 4 sec
Toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
15

Continue on WA 823

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Selah Road
16

Continue on North 1st Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street
17

Arrive at destination

South 1st Street

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 69 miles from Fairwood, WA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.5 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 30 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69 miles or 1h 24m 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 13m

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 Fairwood, 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 Fairwood, WA

This is one driving day of about 138.1 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Fairwood, 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 84.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69 mi from Fairwood, WA · 1h 24m into the drive

Downtown Riverbend, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Riverbend, WA

69 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

Redmond, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Cle Elum, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69 miles from Fairwood, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.5 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.90 one way

$57.81 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $30.31 $60.62
premium $5.77 $31.36 $62.72
diesel $5.61 $30.49 $60.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.4 0 $14.50 $6.63
Efficient EV 34.5 0 $12.08 $5.52
EV Truck/SUV 55.2 0 $19.33 $8.84

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fairwood, WA

Morning in Fairwood on Friday

Local time

10:59 AM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yakima, WA

Morning in Yakima on Friday

Local time

10:59 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

4 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

2h 42m 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 Fairwood, WA to Yakima, WA covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, US 97, State Route 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69 miles from Fairwood, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.90 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (139th Place Southeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Southeast 171st Place): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (140th Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Fairwood, WA to Yakima, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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