Origin
Redmond, WA
Morning in Redmond on Monday
Local time
11:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redmond, WA to Yakima, WA
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
143.4 mi
231 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
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6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Redmond, WA to Yakima, WA covers 143.4 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 76th Street, Leary Way, WA 520 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.10 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.7 miles from Redmond, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 19m drive with frequent turns across 143.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast 76th Street 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 Redmond, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 2h 19m 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 Redmond, WA to Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 76th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Leary Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 520 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 40th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 148th Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 148th Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 150th Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast 37th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northeast 76th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on 164th Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast 76th Street
7 ft
·
Northeast 76th Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto Northeast 76th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Northeast 76th Street
4
Turn slight left onto Leary Way
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Leary Way
5
Take the ramp straight toward WA 520 West
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
WA 520 West
6
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
7
Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northeast 40th Street
8
Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
WA 520 West: Seattle
9
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward 148th Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
148th Avenue Northeast
11
Turn left onto 148th Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
148th Avenue Northeast
12
Continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
148th Avenue Southeast
13
Continue on 150th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
150th Avenue Southeast
14
Continue on 150th Avenue Southeast
394 ft
·
18 sec
·
150th Avenue Southeast
15
Turn left onto Southeast 37th Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southeast 37th Street
16
Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Spokane
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 90 East: Spokane
17
Merge slight left
99 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, WA 97 South: Yakima
31 mi
·
34 min
·
I 82 East, WA 97 South: Yakima
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
315 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 12 west, North 1st Street
20
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
21
Continue on Selah Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Selah Road
22
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
23
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 71.7 miles from Redmond, WA, or about 1h 9m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.7 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
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 Redmond, 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.
+
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 Redmond, WA
This is one driving day of about 143.4 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Redmond, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.7 mi from Redmond, WA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 71.7 miles from Redmond, 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
$30.10 one way
$60.19 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $31.43 | $62.86 |
| premium | $5.77 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.86 | $63.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43 | 0 | $15.06 | $6.88 |
| Efficient EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.55 | $5.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.08 | $9.18 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Morning in Yakima on Monday
Local time
11:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
72 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
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 19m 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 Redmond, WA to Yakima, WA covers 143.4 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast 76th Street, Leary Way, WA 520 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.7 miles from Redmond, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.10 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.
The drive from Redmond, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 2h 19m 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 Redmond, WA to Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Redmond, WA to Yakima, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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