Origin
Wapato, WA
Night in Wapato on Friday
Local time
11:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wapato, WA to Sunnyside, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wapato, WA
Sanket Mishra
Sunnyside, WA
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Trip Overview
Wapato to Sunnyside is 25.1 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 82 and Yakima Valley Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Washington State, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward journey, primarily on highways, making it ideal for a quick trip without much fuss. Consider this drive when you need to get between these two locations efficiently, as it prioritizes speed and directness over extensive sightseeing.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 74% of the route utilizing faster roads like I 82. You'll experience a significant stretch of 18.6 miles on I 82, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to roads like Yakima Valley Highway and Donald Wapato Road, the character shifts slightly, but the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel. Expect a functional driving experience 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 15 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 18.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 82 and Yakima Valley Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 1st Street.
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 34m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles (Yakima Valley Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 1st Street
Turn right onto West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Sunnyside, Yakima Valley Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Sunnyside, Yakima Valley Highway
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Yakima Valley Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway
Navigation decision point
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
South 9th Street
Turn sharp right onto South 9th Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Wapato, WA to Sunnyside, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima Valley Highway along the way.
Yakima Valley Highway
20.9 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 18.6 mi | 19m |
| Yakima Valley Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Donald Wapato Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Edison Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Donald Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Zillah Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 82
— 18.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wapato, WA and Sunnyside, WA.
1
Start on this road
63 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West 1st Street
183 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 1st Street
3
Turn left onto Donald Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Donald Road
4
Continue on Donald Wapato Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Donald Wapato Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
6
Merge onto I 82; US 12
19 mi
·
19 min
·
I 82; US 12
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward Sunnyside, Yakima Valley Highway
8
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Sunnyside Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Yakima Valley Highway
10
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Homer Street
11
Turn right onto North 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North 1st Street
12
Continue on Zillah Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Zillah Avenue
13
Continue on East Edison Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edison Avenue
14
Turn sharp right onto South 9th Street
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
South 9th Street
15
Arrive at destination
South 9th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.51 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Sunnyside, WA
Night in Sunnyside on Friday
Local time
11:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
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
34m 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 Wapato, WA to Sunnyside, WA covers 25.1 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 82, Yakima Valley Highway, Donald Wapato Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Wapato, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.25 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 34m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles (Yakima Valley Highway): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Wapato, WA to Sunnyside, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima Valley Highway 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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