The drive from Sequim, WA to Yakima, WA covers 244 miles and takes about 5h 2m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, US 97, State Route 18 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.5 miles on I 90.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
122 miles from Sequim, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 44m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 2m. Total distance: 244 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 2m highway drive covering 244 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and US 97. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.5 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 84.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 97. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.5 miles in near WA 104 / State Route 104.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 244 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 29.5 miles (WA 104 / State Route 104): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 88.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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29.5 mi into trip|~41m in|WA 104 / State Route 104
Enter roundabout onto WA 104 / State Route 104
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
88.2 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
89.2 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
8
97.7 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
7
210.8 mi into trip|~4h 23m in|US 97
Take the exit onto US 97 toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sequim, WA to Yakima, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Muckleshoot Reservation along the way.
Muckleshoot Reservation
97.7 mi in|~2h 12m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
84.5 mi
1h 33m
US 97
31.3 mi
34m
State Route 18
27.3 mi
34m
State Highway 16
26.5 mi
33m
State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi
31m
US 101
19.9 mi
28m
I 5
8.5 mi
10m
State Route 104
5.2 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 84.5 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sequim, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on South Sequim Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·South Sequim Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
3
Merge onto US 101
20 mi·28 min·US 101
4
Take the exit
8.7 mi·11 min
5
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 104
0.1 mi·9 sec·State Route 104
6
Enter roundabout onto WA 104
101 ft·1 sec·State Route 104
7
Continue on WA 104
4.9 mi·6 min·State Route 104
8
Enter roundabout onto WA 104
117 ft·1 sec·State Route 104
9
Continue on WA 104
0.1 mi·16 sec·State Route 104
10
Continue on WA 104
1.6 mi·2 min·Hood Canal Floating Bridge
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto WA 3
23 mi·31 min·State Highway 3 Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi·3 min·State Highway 3 West
14
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi·19 sec·West State Route 16
15
Continue on WA 16
27 mi·33 min·State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward I 5 North: SeattleUse the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi·19 sec·I 5
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
8.2 mi·10 min·I 5
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 142AToward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot ReservationUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto WA 18
27 mi·34 min·State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on WA 18
0.1 mi·8 sec·Snoqualmie Parkway
23
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
24
Merge onto I 90
85 mi·1 hr 33 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto US 97
31 mi·34 min·US 97
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: YakimaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
314 ft·4 sec
Toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
28
Continue on WA 823
0.1 mi·13 sec·Selah Road
29
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi·3 min·North 1st Street
30
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
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 122 miles from Sequim, WA, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.5 miles.
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 54 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 11m
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 Sequim, 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 Sequim, WA
This is one driving day of about 244 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Sequim, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 84.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122 mi from Sequim, WA
· 2h 44m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 67.3
San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it w...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.2
0
$25.62
$11.71
Efficient EV
61
0
$21.35
$9.76
EV Truck/SUV
97.6
1
$34.16
$15.62
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sequim, WA
Late night
in Sequim on Friday
Local time
12:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yakima, WA
Late night
in Yakima on Friday
Local time
12:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Auburn, WA
122 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
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
5h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sequim, WA to Yakima, WA covers 244 miles and takes about 5h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, US 97, State Route 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122 miles from Sequim, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.07 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 244 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.5 miles (WA 104 / State Route 104): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 88.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sequim, WA to Yakima, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Muckleshoot Reservation along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
