Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
181 mi
291 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Photo: William Jacobs
The drive from Yakima, WA to East Port Orchard, WA covers 181 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Selah Road, I 90 West, WA 18 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.99 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
90.5 miles from Yakima, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 181 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Yakima, WA to East Port Orchard, WA is easy. At 3h 37m 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 Yakima, WA to East Port Orchard, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Selah Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 18 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 18 west | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Snoqualmie Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima, WA and East Port Orchard, WA.
Start on South 1st Street
Continue on Selah Road
Take the ramp slight right
Keep slight left
Merge slight right
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
Continue on State Route 18
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WA 160 East: Sedgewick Road, Southworth Ferry
Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast
Turn right onto Southeast Lund Avenue
Turn left onto Hoover Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto McKinley Place Southeast
Arrive at your 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.5 miles or 1h 48m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Port Orchard, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Yakima, 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 Yakima, WA
This is one driving day of about 181 miles and 3h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.5 mi from Yakima, WA · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 90.5 miles from Yakima, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into East Port Orchard, 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 East Port Orchard, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$37.99 one way
$75.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $39.67 | $79.34 |
| premium | $5.77 | $41.12 | $82.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.21 | $80.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.01 | $8.69 |
| Efficient EV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.84 | $7.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.4 | 0 | $25.34 | $11.58 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Yakima on Saturday
Local time
4:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in East Port Orchard on Saturday
Local time
4:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
91 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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