Origin
Minnehaha, WA
Evening in Minnehaha on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnehaha, WA to Yakima, WA
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
191 mi
307 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
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6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnehaha, WA
Ken Cheatham
Trip Overview
The drive from Minnehaha, WA to Yakima, WA covers 191 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 22nd Avenue, Northeast 49th Street, Northeast Saint James Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.09 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
95.5 miles from Minnehaha, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 18m drive with frequent turns across 191 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast 22nd Avenue 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 Minnehaha, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 3h 18m 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 Minnehaha, WA to Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 22nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 49th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Saint James Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Saint Johns Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 500 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 205 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbia River Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northeast 22nd Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnehaha, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on Northeast 51st Street
56 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 51st Street
2
Turn left onto Northeast 22nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Northeast 22nd Avenue
3
Turn left onto Northeast 49th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 49th Street
4
Turn right onto Northeast Saint James Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Saint James Road
5
Turn slight right onto Northeast Saint Johns Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northeast Saint Johns Road
6
Turn left onto WA 500 East
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
WA 500 East
7
Merge slight right
2.9 mi
·
4 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 205 South: Salem
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 205 South: Salem
9
Merge slight left
7.3 mi
·
9 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
11
Continue on Columbia River Highway
95 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Columbia River Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 97: Yakima, Bend
13
Turn left onto Sherman Highway
505 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sherman Highway
14
Continue on Sam Hill Memorial Bridge
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Hill Memorial Bridge
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
16
Take the exit slight right
8.7 mi
·
10 min
17
Continue straight
50 mi
·
58 min
18
Continue on South Elm Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elm Street
19
Continue on Buena Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Buena Way
20
Continue on Evergreen Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Evergreen Highway
21
Continue on Buena Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Buena Road
22
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
23
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
18 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
25
Keep slight left to continue on Yakima Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Yakima Avenue
26
Turn straight onto East Yakima Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Yakima Avenue
27
Turn left onto South 1st Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 1st Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 95.5 miles from Minnehaha, WA, or about 1h 39m 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.5 miles or 1h 39m 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 42m
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 Minnehaha, 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 Minnehaha, WA
This is one driving day of about 191 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Minnehaha, 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 95.5 mi from Minnehaha, WA · 1h 39m 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 95.5 miles from Minnehaha, 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
$40.09 one way
$80.17 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $41.86 | $83.72 |
| premium | $5.77 | $43.40 | $86.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.43 | $84.87 |
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: 66.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.3 | 0 | $20.05 | $9.17 |
| Efficient EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.71 | $7.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.74 | $12.22 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
5:24 PM
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
5 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
3h 18m 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 Minnehaha, WA to Yakima, WA covers 191 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast 22nd Avenue, Northeast 49th Street, Northeast Saint James Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.5 miles from Minnehaha, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.09 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.
The drive from Minnehaha, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 3h 18m 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 Minnehaha, WA to Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Minnehaha, WA to Yakima, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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