Origin
Walla Walla, WA
Afternoon in Walla Walla on Monday
Local time
2:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walla Walla, WA to Yakima, WA
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
130.5 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
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6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Walla Walla, WA to Yakima, WA covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 12, I 182, West Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115 miles on US 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.39 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
65.2 miles from Walla Walla, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 29m highway drive covering 130.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 12 and I 182. The longest continuous stretch is about 115 miles on US 12.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 12 is the longest continuous segment at about 115 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and I 182. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Rose Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Rose Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.2 miles (I 182; US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Rose Street
Turn left onto West Rose Street
Navigation decision point
8
48.2 mi into trip
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~57m in
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I 182; US 12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 182; US 12 toward I 182, US 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 182, US 12
6
60 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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US 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12 toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
5
129.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m 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
129.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Yakima Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Yakima Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 115 mi | 2h 8m |
| I 182 | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| West Pine Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Yakima Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North 9th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Rose Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Myra Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 115 mi, about 2h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walla Walla, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on South 5th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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South 5th Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Rose Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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West Rose Street
3
Turn right onto WA 125
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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North 9th Avenue
4
Turn left onto WA 125
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West Pine Street
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 125 Spur
11 ft
·
0 sec
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Northeast Myra Road
6
Continue on WA 125 Spur
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
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Northeast Myra Road
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
8
Merge onto US 12
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US 12
9
Keep slight right at fork
287 ft
·
3 sec
10
Merge onto US 12
19 mi
·
21 min
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US 12
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 182; US 12
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 182; US 12
Toward I 182, US 12
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US 12
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Yakima Avenue
15
Turn straight onto East Yakima Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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East Yakima Avenue
16
Turn left onto South 1st Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
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South 1st Street
17
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
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 65.2 miles from Walla Walla, WA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.2 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 1m
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 Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla, WA
This is one driving day of about 130.5 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Walla Walla, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 12 for about 115 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.2 mi from Walla Walla, WA · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 65.2 miles from Walla Walla, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 12 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.39 one way
$54.78 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $28.60 | $57.20 |
| premium | $5.77 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.99 | $57.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.70 | $6.26 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.27 | $8.35 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Yakima, WA
Afternoon in Yakima on Monday
Local time
2:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 29m 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 Walla Walla, WA to Yakima, WA covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 12, I 182, West Pine Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.2 miles from Walla Walla, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.39 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Rose Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.2 miles (I 182; US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Walla Walla, WA to Yakima, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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