Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
185 mi
298 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Photo: William Jacobs
The drive from Woodland, WA to Yakima, WA covers 185 miles and takes about 3h 42m 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 5, North 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135.6 miles on US 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.83 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.5 miles from Woodland, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
This is a 3h 42m highway drive covering 185 miles, with most of the trip on US 12 and I 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 135.6 miles on US 12.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
4,546 ft
Total Descent
3,510 ft
Highest Point
4,263 ft
~131 mi in
Elevation Range
4,234 ft
Notable High Points
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and I 5. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lewis River Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Woodland, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 3h 42m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lewis River Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Atlantic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto Lewis River Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward North 1st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 135.6 mi | 2h 44m |
| I 5 | 46.1 mi | 49m |
| North 1st Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lewis River Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Selah Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Goerig Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland, WA and Yakima, WA.
Start on Goerig Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Lewis River Road
Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 12
Continue on US 12
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Selah Road
Continue on North 1st Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.5 miles or 1h 46m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yakima, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Woodland, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Woodland, WA
This is one driving day of about 185 miles and 3h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.5 mi from Woodland, WA · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 92.5 miles from Woodland, 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 135.6 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$38.83 one way
$77.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $40.55 | $81.09 |
| premium | $5.77 | $42.03 | $84.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.10 | $82.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.42 | $8.88 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.19 | $7.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74 | 0 | $25.90 | $11.84 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Woodland on Saturday
Local time
4:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Yakima on Saturday
Local time
4:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
38°F
Algona, WA
93 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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