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Trip from Yakima, WA to Clearview, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 58m

Distance

153.3 mi

247 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 47m ★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Clearview, WA, WA

Clearview, WA

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Trip Overview

This 153.3-mile journey from Yakima to Clearview, Washington, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 2 hours and 58 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 97 and I-82 before merging onto I-405, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $32, it's an accessible trip for many. The drive offers a straightforward path across the Pacific Coast region of Washington, making it a convenient option for those looking to cover ground efficiently. You'll find this route to be a practical choice for a quick transition between these two Washington locales.

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

76.7 miles from Yakima, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 153.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a drive that is 97% highway, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for the vast majority of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 101.4 miles on US 97, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. This route's character is largely defined by its focus on efficient travel, rather than winding scenic byways. You'll experience the feel of a steady, predictable drive with minimal deviations from major thoroughfares. The highway-centric profile ensures a smooth, if not particularly varied, driving experience.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 101.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 97 and I 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.3 miles in near US 97.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 14 significant decision points across 153.3 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 32.3 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
32.3 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 97

Keep slight left at fork onto US 97 toward I 90 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 West
8
133.7 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett

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 10 Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
8
133.9 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
8
145.5 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

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 23 Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
7
149.2 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Take the exit toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

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 Clearview, WA, road signs point toward Everett, Bellevue and Woodinville.

Everett

133.7 mi in | ~2h 31m

Bellevue

133.9 mi in | ~2h 31m

Woodinville

145.5 mi in | ~2h 46m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 97 101.4 mi 1h 53m
I 82 30.3 mi 32m
I 405 11.2 mi 13m
State Route 9 3.9 mi 6m
WA 522 2.4 mi 2m
South 1st Street 1.6 mi 3m
Selah Road 0.1 mi <1m
180th Street Southeast <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 97 — 101.4 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima, WA and Clearview, WA.

1

Start on South 1st Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street
2

Continue on Selah Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Selah Road
3

Take the ramp

111 ft · 2 sec
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
5

Merge onto I 82; US 97

30 mi · 32 min · I 82; US 97
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 97

101 mi · 1 hr 53 min · US 97
Toward I 90 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 10 Toward I 405: Renton, Everett Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 405

8.1 mi · 10 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 23 Toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Toward WA 522 East: Woodinville
13

Merge onto WA 522

2.4 mi · 2 min · WA 522
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn left onto WA 9

3.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 9
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto 180th Street Southeast

38 ft · 1 sec · 180th Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
17

Arrive at destination

180th Street Southeast

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under three hours, this trip is easily manageable in one day. You can depart anytime, but an early start will give you maximum flexibility for any unexpected delays or the single planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 101.4-mile stretch on US 97, as services might be less frequent. The $32 fuel cost is an estimate, so budgeting a little extra is always wise. Since there's no need to split the drive, you can enjoy the convenience of reaching your destination without an overnight stay.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.7 miles from Yakima, WA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.4 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 34 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 76.7 miles or 1h 26m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clearview, 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.

+

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 153.3 miles and 2h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 US 97 for about 101.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.7 mi from Yakima, WA · 1h 26m into the drive

Downtown North Bend, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Bend, WA

77 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

Ellensburg, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Cle Elum, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.7 miles from Yakima, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 97 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.4 miles.

Arriving in Clearview, WA

The final approach into Clearview, 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 Clearview, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.08 one way

$64.17 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $33.65 $67.30
premium $5.77 $34.81 $69.62
diesel $5.61 $33.85 $67.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46 0 $16.10 $7.36
Efficient EV 38.3 0 $13.41 $6.13
EV Truck/SUV 61.3 0 $21.46 $9.81

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 15, 2026

Origin

Yakima, WA

Late night in Yakima on Friday

Local time

1:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clearview, WA

Late night in Clearview on Friday

Local time

1:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

North Bend, WA

77 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 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

2h 58m 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 Yakima, WA to Clearview, WA covers 153.3 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 97, I 82, I 405. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.7 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 $32.08 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.

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 14 significant decision points across 153.3 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 32.3 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Yakima, WA and Clearview, WA, road signs point toward Everett, Bellevue and Woodinville.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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