Origin
Forks, WA
Morning in Forks on Monday
Local time
9:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forks, WA to Yakima, WA
Drive Time
6h
Distance
307.7 mi
495 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 47m
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6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 10m
12 PM
6h 7m
3 PM
6h 11m
5 PM
6h 25m
8 PM
5h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Forks, WA to Yakima, WA covers 307.7 miles and takes about 6h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lauridsen Boulevard, South Race Street, East 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.58 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
153.9 miles from Forks, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h drive with frequent turns across 307.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lauridsen Boulevard 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forks, WA to Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lauridsen Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Race Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 104 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hood Canal Floating Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 3 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lauridsen Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forks, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on South Forks Avenue
55 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
South Forks Avenue
2
Take the exit slight right toward 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 East 1st Street
36 mi
·
53 min
·
East 1st Street
5
Take the exit right
8.7 mi
·
11 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
State Route 104
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 104
8
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 104
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 104
10
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Route 104
11
Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hood Canal Floating Bridge
12
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
13
Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast
23 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 3 Northeast
14
Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
15
Continue on West State Route 16
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West State Route 16
16
Continue on State Highway 16
27 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 16
17
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
2 min
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 5 North: Seattle
19
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
20
Keep slight right
8.2 mi
·
10 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
22
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27 mi
·
34 min
·
State Route 18
23
Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Spokane
25
Merge slight left
84 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, WA 97 South: Yakima
31 mi
·
34 min
·
I 82 East, WA 97 South: Yakima
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
315 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 12 west, North 1st Street
28
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
29
Continue on Selah Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Selah Road
30
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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 153.9 miles from Forks, WA, or about 3h 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.9 miles or 3h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 55m
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.
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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 Forks, WA
This is one driving day of about 307.7 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 153.9 mi from Forks, WA · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 153.9 miles from Forks, 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
$64.58 one way
$129.16 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $67.44 | $134.88 |
| premium | $5.77 | $69.91 | $139.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.36 | $136.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.3 | 1 | $32.31 | $14.77 |
| Efficient EV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.92 | $12.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.1 | 1 | $43.08 | $19.69 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Morning in Yakima on Monday
Local time
9:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°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
21 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
6h 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 307.7 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lauridsen Boulevard, South Race Street, East 1st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.9 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 $64.58 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forks, WA to Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Forks, WA to Yakima, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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