Origin
Forks, WA
Evening in Forks on Friday
Local time
5:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forks, WA to Yakima, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 51m
Distance
316.1 mi
509 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 39m
★
6 AM
6h 51m
8 AM
7h 14m
10 AM
6h 59m
12 PM
6h 57m
3 PM
7h 0m
5 PM
7h 13m
8 PM
6h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forks, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Forks, WA to Yakima, WA covers 316.1 miles and takes about 6h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, South Forks Avenue, East 1st Street 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 $66.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
158.1 miles from Forks, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 51m. Total distance: 316.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 51m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 51m highway drive covering 316.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and South Forks Avenue. 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 31 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 South Forks Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 101.6 miles in near WA 104 / State Route 104.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 316.1 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 101.6 miles (WA 104 / State Route 104): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 160.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 161.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
101.6 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
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WA 104 / State Route 104
Enter roundabout onto WA 104 / State Route 104
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
160.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
161.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
8
169.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
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 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
7
282.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 12m 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
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 Forks, WA to Yakima, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Muckleshoot Reservation along the way.
Muckleshoot Reservation
169.8 mi in
|
~4h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 84.5 mi | 1h 33m |
| South Forks Avenue | 55.4 mi | 1h 21m |
| East 1st Street | 35.9 mi | 53m |
| US 97 | 31.3 mi | 34m |
| State Route 18 | 27.3 mi | 34m |
| State Highway 16 | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 3 Northeast | 23.2 mi | 31m |
| I 5 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 84.5 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forks, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on US 101
55 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
South Forks Avenue
2
Take the exit onto Lauridsen Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lauridsen Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Race Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Race Street
4
Turn right onto US 101
36 mi
·
53 min
·
East 1st Street
5
Take the exit
8.7 mi
·
11 min
6
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 104
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
State Route 104
7
Enter roundabout onto WA 104
101 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 104
8
Continue on WA 104
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 104
9
Enter roundabout onto WA 104
117 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 104
10
Continue on WA 104
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Route 104
11
Continue on WA 104
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hood Canal Floating Bridge
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto WA 3
23 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 3 Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
15
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West State Route 16
16
Continue on WA 16
27 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 5
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto WA 18
27 mi
·
34 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on WA 18
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
24
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
25
Merge onto I 90
85 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
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.
27
Take the exit
314 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
29
Continue on WA 823
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Selah Road
30
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
31
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158.1 miles from Forks, WA, or about 3h 46m 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 70 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.1 miles or 3h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 46m
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 Forks, 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 Forks, WA
This is one driving day of about 316.1 miles and 6h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Forks, 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 158.1 mi from Forks, WA · 3h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
158 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 158.1 miles from Forks, 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 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.16 one way
$132.31 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $69.38 | $138.76 |
| premium | $5.77 | $71.78 | $143.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.79 | $139.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.8 | 1 | $33.19 | $15.17 |
| Efficient EV | 79 | 0 | $27.66 | $12.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 126.4 | 1 | $44.25 | $20.23 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Friday
Local time
5:49 PM
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
1 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
6h 51m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Forks, WA to Yakima, WA covers 316.1 miles and takes about 6h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, South Forks Avenue, East 1st Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 158.1 miles from Forks, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 316.1 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 101.6 miles (WA 104 / State Route 104): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 160.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 161.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Forks, WA to Yakima, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Muckleshoot Reservation along the way.
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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