Origin
West Richland, WA
Late night in West Richland on Saturday
Local time
1:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Richland, WA to Prosser, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
23 mi
37 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Richland, WA
William Jacobs
Prosser, WA
nicholas hatherly
Trip Overview
The drive from West Richland, WA to Prosser, WA covers 23 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 82, State Route 224, West Van Giesen Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on I 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 23 miles, with most of the trip on I 82 and State Route 224. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.4 miles on I 82.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 82 and State Route 224. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Grosscup Boulevard.
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 30m 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: at 0.1 miles (Grosscup Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WA 224 / West Van Giesen Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grosscup Boulevard
Turn right onto Grosscup Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WA 224 / West Van Giesen Street
Turn right onto WA 224 / West Van Giesen Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
21 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward SR 22 to SR 221: Mabton, Paterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 22 to SR 221: Mabton, Paterson
5
23 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Bennett Avenue
Turn right onto Bennett Avenue
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 West Richland, WA to Prosser, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Paterson along the way.
Paterson
21 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 13.4 mi | 14m |
| State Route 224 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| West Van Giesen Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Wine Country Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Meade Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Kennedy Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 82
— 13.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Richland, WA and Prosser, WA.
1
Start on Deer Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Deer Street
2
Turn right onto Grosscup Boulevard
224 ft
·
8 sec
·
Grosscup Boulevard
3
Turn right onto WA 224
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Van Giesen Street
4
Enter roundabout onto West Van Giesen Street
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Van Giesen Street
5
Continue on West Van Giesen Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Van Giesen Street
6
Continue on WA 224
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 224
7
Continue on WA 224
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Kennedy Road
8
Enter roundabout
122 ft
·
2 sec
9
Continue
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
10
Merge onto I 82; US 12
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 82; US 12
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward SR 22 to SR 221: Mabton, Paterson
12
Turn left onto WA 22
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wine Country Road
13
Turn left onto Meade Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Meade Avenue
14
Turn right onto 7th Street
337 ft
·
13 sec
·
7th Street
15
Turn right onto Bennett Avenue
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bennett Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Bennett Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.63 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.22 | $10.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Prosser, WA
Late night in Prosser on Saturday
Local time
1:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
2 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
30m 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 West Richland, WA to Prosser, WA covers 23 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 82, State Route 224, West Van Giesen 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 11.5 miles from West Richland, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.81 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 30m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Grosscup Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WA 224 / West Van Giesen Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from West Richland, WA to Prosser, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Paterson 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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