Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
207.7 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Photo: William Jacobs
The drive from Hoquiam, WA to Yakima, WA covers 207.7 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Park Street, West Market Street, South F Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.79 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
103.8 miles from Hoquiam, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 207.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South F Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Heron Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hornsby Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Wishkah Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Olympic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 12 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hoquiam, WA and Yakima, WA.
Start on Simpson Avenue
Turn slight right onto North Park Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street
Exit the roundabout onto South F Street
Turn left onto East Heron Street
Continue on Hornsby Way
Turn right onto East Wishkah Street
Continue on Olympic Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Oakville, Centralia
Turn right onto US Highway 12
Continue on West Pine Street
Continue on US Highway 12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 12
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Take the ramp right toward I 5 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward North 1st Street
Turn straight onto Selah Road
Continue on North 1st Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.8 miles or 2h 2m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yakima, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hoquiam, 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 Hoquiam, WA
This is one driving day of about 207.7 miles and 4h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.8 mi from Hoquiam, WA · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 103.8 miles from Hoquiam, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$42.79 one way
$85.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $45.52 | $91.04 |
| premium | $5.77 | $47.19 | $94.38 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $44.70 | $89.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.81 | $9.97 |
| Efficient EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.1 | 1 | $29.08 | $13.29 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Late night in Hoquiam on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Yakima on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
37°F
Bonney Lake, WA
104 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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