Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
153.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
The drive from Puyallup, WA to Yakima, WA covers 153.9 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 4th Street Southeast, 7th Avenue Southeast, 7th Street Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.71 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 miles from Puyallup, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 33m drive with frequent turns across 153.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Street Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Street Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Pioneer | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 512 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 167 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 18 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Puyallup, WA and Yakima, WA.
Start on the route
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
Turn right onto 7th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto 7th Street Southeast
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pioneer
Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East, WA 167: Seattle
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, WA 97 South: Yakima
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
Keep slight left
Continue on Selah Road
Continue on North 1st Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 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.
Open the route before leaving Puyallup, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Puyallup, WA
This is one driving day of about 153.9 miles and 2h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77 mi from Puyallup, WA · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 77 miles from Puyallup, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$31.71 one way
$63.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $33.73 | $67.46 |
| premium | $5.77 | $34.97 | $69.93 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $33.12 | $66.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.16 | $7.39 |
| Efficient EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.47 | $6.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.55 | $9.85 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Puyallup on Saturday
Local time
2:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Yakima on Saturday
Local time
2:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
77 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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