Origin
Medical Lake, WA
Night in Medical Lake on Tuesday
Local time
11:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medical Lake, WA to Yakima, WA
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
192.6 mi
310 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medical Lake, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
Embark on a straightforward 192.6-mile journey from Medical Lake, WA, to Yakima, WA, which will take approximately 3 hours and 36 minutes of driving time. This route is designed for a single day of travel, making it an easy day trip without the need for an overnight stop. You'll primarily navigate on major highways, including I-90 and I-82, with a small portion on South Salnave Road, totaling 95% highway driving. Expect a fuel cost of around $40 for this trip. The overall feel of this drive is efficient and direct, connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington.
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
96.3 miles from Medical Lake, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-90 and I-82. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 152.7 miles on I-90, allowing for consistent speed and minimal interruptions. The road's personality is characterized by its efficiency and ease of navigation, making it ideal for covering distance quickly. While mostly highway, a brief segment on South Salnave Road offers a slight change of pace before rejoining the interstate system.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 152.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 82. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WA 902 / South Lefevre Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 192.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 902 / South Lefevre Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 158.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WA 902 / South Lefevre Street
Turn left onto WA 902 / South Lefevre Street
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward Seattle
Navigation decision point
Toward Seattle
5
158.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
5
190.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
5
190.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 152.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| I 82 | 30.2 mi | 32m |
| South Salnave Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| North 1st Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Lefevre Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Route 902 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Selah Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Lake Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 152.7 mi, about 2h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medical Lake, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on East Lake Street
125 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Lake Street
2
Turn left onto WA 902
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lefevre Street
3
Continue on WA 902
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 902
4
Continue on WA 902
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Salnave Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Seattle
6
Merge onto I 90; US 395
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 90; US 395
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
110 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
I 90
8
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
9
Merge onto I 82; US 97
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 82; US 97
10
Take the exit
314 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
12
Continue on WA 823
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Selah Road
13
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
14
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 36 minutes, this route offers flexibility for departure times. Leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Yakima with plenty of daylight. With only one suggested stop and a manageable 192.6 miles, you can easily complete this drive without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on I-90; planning your fuel stop before this segment will ensure a smooth continuation of your journey. The estimated fuel cost of $40 is a helpful budget point to consider.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.3 miles from Medical Lake, WA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.7 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.3 miles or 1h 49m 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 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 Medical 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 Medical Lake, WA
This is one driving day of about 192.6 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Medical 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.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 152.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.3 mi from Medical Lake, WA · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 96.3 miles from Medical Lake, 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 152.7 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.31 one way
$80.62 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $42.27 | $84.55 |
| premium | $5.77 | $43.74 | $87.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.52 | $85.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.22 | $9.24 |
| Efficient EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.85 | $7.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77 | 0 | $26.96 | $12.33 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Night in Yakima on Tuesday
Local time
11:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Waterville, WA
96 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
3 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
3h 36m 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 Medical Lake, WA to Yakima, WA covers 192.6 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 82, South Salnave Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.3 miles from Medical Lake, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 192.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 902 / South Lefevre Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 158.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Medical Lake, WA to Yakima, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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