Origin
Toppenish, WA
Afternoon in Toppenish on Friday
Local time
1:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toppenish, WA to Yakima, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toppenish, WA
BM Amaro
Trip Overview
Toppenish to Yakima is 21 miles and takes about 27 minutes via I 82, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region. You'll primarily be on the interstate, making it a quick and efficient connection between these two nearby cities. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a day trip or as a brief segment connecting to a longer journey. Plan for minimal driving time and a straightforward experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 82. You'll experience a longest stretch of 16.4 miles on I 82, offering a consistent, high-speed experience for a significant portion of the drive. While I 82 forms the backbone, Evergreen Highway and East Yakima Avenue will likely feature as you approach your destination, offering a slight shift in character. Expect a practical, efficient drive rather than a winding scenic tour.
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 16.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 82 and Evergreen Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near WA 22 / Buena Way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (WA 22 / Buena Way): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 82; US 12): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WA 22 / Buena Way
At end of road, turn right onto WA 22 / Buena Way
Navigation decision point
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 82; US 12
Merge onto I 82; US 12
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
19.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Yakima Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Yakima Avenue
3
21 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South 1st Street
Turn left onto South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
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 Toppenish, WA to Yakima, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Terrace Heights along the way.
Terrace Heights
19.6 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 16.4 mi | 18m |
| Evergreen Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Yakima Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Buena Way | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Asotin Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Buena Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 82
— 16.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toppenish, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on Asotin Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Asotin Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto WA 22
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Buena Way
3
Continue on WA 22
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Evergreen Highway
4
Continue on WA 22
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Buena Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge onto I 82; US 12
16 mi
·
18 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.40 one way
$8.79 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Yakima on Friday
Local time
1:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
SW 5 mph
0% chance
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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Toppenish, WA to Yakima, WA covers 21 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 82, Evergreen Highway, 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 10.5 miles from Toppenish, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.40 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 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (WA 22 / Buena Way): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 82; US 12): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Toppenish, WA to Yakima, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Terrace Heights along the way.
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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