Trip from Yakima, WA to Mead, WA

Data updated 46 minutes ago

Drive Time

4h 1m

Distance

213.6 mi

344 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 49m ★

6 AM

4h 2m

8 AM

4h 28m

10 AM

4h 11m

12 PM

4h 8m

3 PM

4h 12m

5 PM

4h 26m

8 PM

3h 54m

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

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Mead, WA

Dmytro Glazunov

Trip Overview

This 213.6-mile drive from Yakima, WA to Mead, WA will take you approximately 4 hours and 1 minute, making it a perfect single-day road trip. You'll spend 95% of your time on major highways, primarily I-90 and I-82, with a portion on the North Spokane Corridor. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $45. Given the relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, this route is best tackled in one go. It offers a straightforward path connecting two points within Washington's Pacific Coast region, ideal for those prioritizing efficiency.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

106.8 miles from Yakima, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 95% of your journey taking place on interstates like I-90 and I-82. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 171.5 miles on I-90, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While much of the drive is on high-speed roads, the inclusion of the North Spokane Corridor suggests a modern highway segment towards the end. This profile points to a drive where efficiency and covering distance are key.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 171.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 82. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 213.6 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 32.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

32.3 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane

204.5 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward Freya Street, Thor Street

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

Toward Freya Street, Thor Street

207.1 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in | North Freya Street

Turn left onto North Freya Street

Navigation decision point

208.7 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Yakima, WA to Mead, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Spokane along the way.

Spokane

32.3 mi in | ~37m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	171.5 mi	3h 4m
I 82	30.3 mi	32m
North Spokane Corridor	3.3 mi	4m
South 1st Street	1.6 mi	3m
North Freya Street	1.4 mi	3m
South Freya Street	1 mi	2m
North Market Street	0.6 mi	1m
North Greene Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 171.5 mi, about 3h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South 1st Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street

Continue on Selah Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Selah Road

Take the ramp

111 ft · 2 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto I 82; US 97

30 mi · 32 min · I 82; US 97

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane

Merge onto I 90

166 mi · 2 hr 58 min · I 90

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

5.3 mi · 6 min · I 90; US 2; US 395

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward Freya Street, Thor Street

Continue on East 3rd Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · East 3rd Avenue

Turn left onto South Freya Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Freya Street

Continue on North Freya Way

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North Freya Way

Continue on North Greene Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Greene Street

Turn right onto East Carlisle Avenue

0.3 mi · 55 sec · East Carlisle Avenue

Turn left onto North Freya Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Freya Street

Enter roundabout onto East Wellesley Avenue

234 ft · 13 sec · East Wellesley Avenue

Continue on East Wellesley Avenue

408 ft · 17 sec · East Wellesley Avenue

Enter roundabout

17 ft · 0 sec

Continue

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge onto Future US 395

3.3 mi · 4 min · North Spokane Corridor

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward East Parksmith Drive

Turn right onto East Parksmith Drive

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Parksmith Drive

Turn left onto North Market Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Market Street

Arrive at destination

North Market Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour drive, departing in the morning will allow you to arrive at your destination with plenty of daylight. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility with stops, but consider breaking up the longest stretch of 171.5 miles on I-90 for fuel or a quick stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $45, and planning a stop around the halfway point or before entering more remote sections can be wise. Pay attention to the transition onto the North Spokane Corridor as you approach Mead for the final leg.

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 106.8 miles from Yakima, WA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 171.5 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 106.8 miles or 1h 57m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mead, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 213.6 miles and 4h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 I 90 for about 171.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 106.8 mi from Yakima, WA · 1h 57m into the drive

city in Grant County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Moses Lake, WA

107 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

Waterville, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Moses Lake, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.8 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 I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 171.5 miles.

Arriving in Mead, WA

The final approach into Mead, 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 Mead, 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

$44.70 one way

$89.41 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$46.88	$93.77
premium	$5.77	$48.51	$97.01
diesel	$5.61	$47.16	$94.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.1	0	$22.43	$10.25
Efficient EV	53.4	0	$18.69	$8.54
EV Truck/SUV	85.4	1	$29.90	$13.67

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Yakima, WA

Night in Yakima on Tuesday

Local time

11:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mead, WA

Night in Mead on Tuesday

Local time

11:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 1m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Mead, WA covers 213.6 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, I 82, North Spokane Corridor. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 106.8 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 $44.70 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.