Origin
Monroe, WA
Afternoon in Monroe on Monday
Local time
12:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, WA to Yakima, WA
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
150 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
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6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, WA to Yakima, WA covers 150 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 203, Monroe Duvall Road, Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.48 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
75 miles from Monroe, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 37m drive with frequent turns across 150 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 203 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 Monroe, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Monroe, WA to Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 203 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monroe Duvall Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tolt Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Route 203
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on South Lewis Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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South Lewis Street
2
Continue on State Route 203
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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State Route 203
3
Continue on Monroe Duvall Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Monroe Duvall Road
4
Turn straight
135 ft
·
3 sec
5
Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Duvall Road
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Monroe Duvall Road
6
Continue on Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
7
Continue on Main Street Northeast
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street Northeast
8
Continue on Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
98 ft
·
2 sec
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Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
10
Exit the roundabout onto Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
11
Continue on Tolt Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Tolt Avenue
12
Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
13
Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
17
Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
18
Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Railroad Avenue Southeast
19
Continue on Bendigo Boulevard North
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bendigo Boulevard North
20
Continue on Bendigo Boulevard South
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bendigo Boulevard South
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90 East: Spokane
236 ft
·
4 sec
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I 90 East: Spokane
22
Exit the roundabout onto I 90 East: Spokane
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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I 90 East: Spokane
23
Merge slight left
80 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
31 mi
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34 min
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I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
315 ft
·
5 sec
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US 12 west, North 1st Street
26
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
27
Continue on Selah Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Selah Road
28
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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North 1st Street
29
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 75 miles from Monroe, WA, or about 1h 18m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75 miles or 1h 18m 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 9m
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 Monroe, 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 Monroe, WA
This is one driving day of about 150 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monroe, 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 75 mi from Monroe, WA · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 75 miles from Monroe, 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
$31.48 one way
$62.96 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
| premium | $5.77 | $34.08 | $68.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.32 | $66.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45 | 0 | $15.75 | $7.20 |
| Efficient EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60 | 0 | $21.00 | $9.60 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Yakima on Monday
Local time
12:18 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
18 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 37m 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 Monroe, WA to Yakima, WA covers 150 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 203, Monroe Duvall Road, Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75 miles from Monroe, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.48 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 Monroe, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Monroe, WA to Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monroe, WA to Yakima, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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