The drive from Yakima, WA to Barberton, WA covers 190.1 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Columbia River Highway, Evergreen Highway, I 82 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95 miles on Columbia River Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.79 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
95.1 miles from Yakima, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 190.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 190.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbia River Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 95 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 177.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 190.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 177.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 188.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
177.6 mi into trip|~3h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
8
178 mi into trip|~3h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
8
188.2 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward Padden Parkway, Battle Ground
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32
Toward Padden Parkway, Battle Ground
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188.4 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Padden Parkway West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Padden Parkway West
6
189.3 mi into trip|~3h 44m in|Northeast Andresen Road
Turn right onto Northeast Andresen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yakima, WA and Barberton, WA, road signs point toward Buena, Seattle and Portland Airport.
Buena
17.6 mi in|~21m
Seattle
177.6 mi in|~3h 27m
Portland Airport
177.6 mi in|~3h 27m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Columbia River Highway
95 mi
1h 48m
Evergreen Highway
60.1 mi
1h 10m
I 82
16.2 mi
18m
I 205
9.8 mi
12m
United States Route 97
2.4 mi
2m
East Chestnut Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Buena Way
0.8 mi
1m
South Elm Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 95 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima, WA and Barberton, WA.
1
Start on South 1st Street
415 ft·19 sec·South 1st Street
2
Turn left onto East Chestnut Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·East Chestnut Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Fair Avenue
359 ft·12 sec·South Fair Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
5
Merge onto I 82; US 12; US 97
3.9 mi·4 min·I 82; US 12; US 97
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12
12 mi·13 min·I 82; US 12
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward SR 22 East: Toppenish, Buena
8
Turn right onto WA 22
1.8 mi·2 min·Evergreen Highway
9
Continue on WA 22
0.8 mi·1 min·Buena Way
10
Turn right onto WA 22
0.7 mi·1 min·South Elm Street
11
Continue on US 97
58 mi·1 hr 7 min·Evergreen Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 97
0.2 mi·33 sec·US 97
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 97; WA 14
0.5 mi·33 sec·Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
14
Turn right onto US 97
2.4 mi·2 min·United States Route 97
15
Take the exit
385 ft·9 sec
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·17 sec·this road
17
Merge onto I 84; US 30
95 mi·1 hr 48 min·Columbia River Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·29 sec
Exit 9Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland AirportUse the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 205
9.8 mi·12 min·I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 32Toward Padden Parkway, Battle GroundUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Padden Parkway WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto Northeast Padden Parkway
0.4 mi·46 sec·Northeast Padden Parkway
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto Northeast Andresen Road
0.5 mi·50 sec·Northeast Andresen Road
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on Northeast 72nd Avenue
0.3 mi·34 sec·Northeast 72nd Avenue
26
Turn right onto Northeast 99th Street
86 ft·2 sec·Northeast 99th Street
27
Arrive at destination
Northeast 99th Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.1 miles from Yakima, WA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95 miles.
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 42 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.1 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barberton, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yakima, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 190.1 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Yakima, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Columbia River Highway for about 95 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.1 mi from Yakima, WA
· 1h 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.79 one way
$79.57 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$41.72
$83.45
premium
$5.77
$43.17
$86.34
diesel
$5.61
$41.97
$83.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57
0
$19.96
$9.12
Efficient EV
47.5
0
$16.63
$7.60
EV Truck/SUV
76
0
$26.61
$12.17
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Yakima, WA
Night
in Yakima on Friday
Local time
10:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Barberton, WA
Night
in Barberton on Friday
Local time
10:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 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
3h 45m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Yakima, WA to Barberton, WA covers 190.1 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbia River Highway, Evergreen Highway, I 82. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.1 miles from Yakima, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 190.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 177.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 188.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Yakima, WA and Barberton, WA, road signs point toward Buena, Seattle and Portland Airport.
