Origin
West Richland, WA
Late night in West Richland on Saturday
Local time
12:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Richland, WA to Yakima, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
71.6 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Richland, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
The drive from West Richland, WA to Yakima, WA covers 71.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grosscup Boulevard, West Van Giesen Street, State Route 224 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 71.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 71.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grosscup Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Richland, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Richland, WA to Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grosscup Boulevard | — | — |
| West Van Giesen Street | — | — |
| State Route 224 | — | — |
| East Kennedy Road | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Yakima Avenue | — | — |
| East Yakima Avenue | — | — |
| South 1st Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Grosscup Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Richland, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on Deer Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Deer Street
2
Turn right onto Grosscup Boulevard
223 ft
·
8 sec
·
Grosscup Boulevard
3
Turn right onto West Van Giesen Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Van Giesen Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Van Giesen Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Van Giesen Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto West Van Giesen Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Van Giesen Street
6
Continue on State Route 224
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 224
7
Continue on East Kennedy Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Kennedy Road
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
10
Merge slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
12
Keep slight left to continue on Yakima Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Yakima Avenue
13
Turn straight onto East Yakima Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Yakima Avenue
14
Turn left onto South 1st Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 1st Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.8 mi from West Richland, WA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from West Richland, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.99 one way
$29.97 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $15.72 | $31.43 |
| premium | $5.77 | $16.26 | $32.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Late night in Yakima on Saturday
Local time
12:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Grandview, WA
36 mi in
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
1h 13m 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 Yakima, WA covers 71.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grosscup Boulevard, West Van Giesen Street, State Route 224. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.8 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 $14.99 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.
The drive from West Richland, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Richland, WA to Yakima, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Richland, WA to Yakima, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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