Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
The drive from Sunnyside, WA to Toppenish, WA covers 18.4 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 82, Yakima Valley Highway, Meyers Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on I 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.86 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
9.2 miles from Sunnyside, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
The drive from Sunnyside, WA to Toppenish, WA covers 18.4 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (West Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Zillah, Toppenish
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Meyers Road
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Sunnyside, WA to Toppenish, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Zillah along the way.
Zillah
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 10.9 mi | 11m |
| Yakima Valley Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Meyers Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Toppenish Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 6th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North L Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyside, WA and Toppenish, WA.
Start on South 9th Street
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto South 6th Street
Turn left onto Yakima Valley Highway
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 82; US 12
Take the exit
Turn left onto Meyers Road
Continue on North L Street
Turn right onto East Toppenish Avenue
Turn slight right onto Asotin Avenue
Arrive at 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 18.4 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.2 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toppenish, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside, WA
This is one driving day of about 18.4 miles and 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.2 mi from Sunnyside, WA · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 9.2 miles from Sunnyside, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Toppenish, 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 Toppenish, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.86 one way
$7.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Afternoon in Sunnyside on Saturday
Local time
3:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Toppenish on Saturday
Local time
3:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
34°F
Yakima, WA
9 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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