Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Photo: Joshua Lim
The drive from Granger, WA to Sunnyside, WA covers 9.8 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 82, Yakima Valley Highway, WA 223 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on I 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.06 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.9 miles from Granger, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
The drive from Granger, WA to Sunnyside, WA covers 9.8 miles and takes about 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near E Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (E Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto E Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Sunnyside, Yakima Valley Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Granger, WA to Sunnyside, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima Valley Highway along the way.
Yakima Valley Highway
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Yakima Valley Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| WA 223 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Edison Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Zillah Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Homer Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Granger, WA and Sunnyside, WA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Turn left onto E Street
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
Turn left onto WA 223
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 82; US 12
Take the exit
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
At end of road, turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway
Turn right onto Homer Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Continue on Zillah Avenue
Continue on East Edison Avenue
Turn sharp right onto South 9th Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 9.8 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.9 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunnyside, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Granger, 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 Granger, WA
This is one driving day of about 9.8 miles and 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.9 mi from Granger, WA · 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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.
A short stop after about 9.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 4.9 miles from Granger, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.18 | $4.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Granger on Saturday
Local time
3:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Sunnyside on Saturday
Local time
3:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
34°F
Yakima, WA
5 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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