Origin
Prosser, WA
Night in Prosser on Friday
Local time
10:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prosser, WA to Yakima, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
49.5 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prosser, WA
nicholas hatherly
Trip Overview
Prosser to Yakima is 49.5 miles and takes about 58 minutes via I 82, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington State, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a short, straightforward journey primarily on the interstate, making it ideal for those looking for a quick transfer or a brief scenic drive without a significant time commitment. You'll find this route is efficient and easy to navigate, perfect for a relaxed travel day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 49.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 93% of the 49.5 miles on the interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 45.9 miles on I 82. Expect a consistent, high-speed journey for the majority of your trip. As you approach Yakima, the route transitions slightly, incorporating Wine Country Road and East Yakima Avenue, offering a brief change from the interstate pace before reaching your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 82 and Wine Country Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 7th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Wine Country Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
7th Street
Turn right onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wine Country Road
Turn left onto Wine Country Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
48.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
5
48.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Yakima Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Yakima Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 45.9 mi | 50m |
| Wine Country Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Yakima Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Gap Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 7th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bennett Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 82
— 45.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prosser, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on Bennett Avenue
71 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bennett Avenue
2
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
7th Street
3
Turn left onto Wine Country Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wine Country Road
4
Continue on Gap Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Gap Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
6
Merge onto I 82; US 12
46 mi
·
50 min
·
I 82; US 12
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Yakima Avenue
9
Turn straight onto East Yakima Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Yakima Avenue
10
Turn left onto South 1st Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 1st Street
11
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Prosser, WA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Prosser, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yakima, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Yakima, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.36 one way
$20.72 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
| premium | $5.77 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Yakima on Friday
Local time
10:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
58m 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 Prosser, WA to Yakima, WA covers 49.5 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 82, Wine Country Road, East Yakima Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 miles from Prosser, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.36 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.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Wine Country Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Prosser, WA to Yakima, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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