Origin
Martha Lake, WA
Evening in Martha Lake on Sunday
Local time
5:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martha Lake, WA to Yakima, WA
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
155.5 mi
250 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
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6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Martha Lake, WA to Yakima, WA covers 155.5 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Shore Drive, 164th Street Southwest, Alderwood Mall Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.64 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
77.8 miles from Martha Lake, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 33m drive with frequent turns across 155.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Shore Drive 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Martha Lake, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Martha Lake, WA to Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Shore Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 164th Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alderwood Mall Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 82 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 12 west | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Shore Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martha Lake, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on Pitner Drive
427 ft
·
24 sec
·
Pitner Drive
2
Turn left onto East Shore Drive
358 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Shore Drive
3
Turn left
361 ft
·
17 sec
4
Turn right onto 164th Street Southwest
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
164th Street Southwest
5
Turn left onto Alderwood Mall Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Alderwood Mall Parkway
6
Take the ramp left toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South
7
Merge slight right
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
8
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
9
Keep slight right
17 mi
·
21 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90: Spokane, Seattle
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Spokane
12
Merge slight left
101 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
31 mi
·
34 min
·
I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
315 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 12 west, North 1st Street
15
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
16
Continue on Selah Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Selah Road
17
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
18
Arrive at your destination
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 77.8 miles from Martha Lake, WA, or about 1h 16m 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.8 miles or 1h 16m 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 6m
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 Martha Lake, 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 Martha Lake, WA
This is one driving day of about 155.5 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Martha Lake, 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 77.8 mi from Martha Lake, WA · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 77.8 miles from Martha Lake, 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
$32.64 one way
$65.27 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $34.08 | $68.16 |
| premium | $5.77 | $35.33 | $70.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.55 | $69.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.33 | $7.46 |
| Efficient EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.61 | $6.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.77 | $9.95 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Yakima, WA
Evening in Yakima on Sunday
Local time
5:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
78 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
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
2h 33m 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 Martha Lake, WA to Yakima, WA covers 155.5 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Shore Drive, 164th Street Southwest, Alderwood Mall Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.8 miles from Martha Lake, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.64 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.
The drive from Martha Lake, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Martha Lake, WA to Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Martha Lake, WA to Yakima, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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