Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toppenish, WA
BM Amaro
Yakima, WA to Toppenish, WA is 20.7 miles and takes about 27 minutes via I 82 and Evergreen Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a quick connection between two points. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward and efficient transit. Consider this trip if you need to move between these two locations with minimal fuss and time commitment. The total distance is well within the scope of a single-day journey.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 78% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.2 miles on I 82, providing a consistent pace. The drive begins on I 82, offering a clear path, before transitioning to Evergreen Highway and East Chestnut Avenue. Expect a straightforward driving experience with minimal complexity as you navigate between these Washington towns. The character is largely functional, designed for efficient travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 82 and Evergreen Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Chestnut Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Chestnut Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (South Fair Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto East Chestnut Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Fair Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward SR 22 East: Toppenish, Buena
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Yakima, WA to Toppenish, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Buena along the way.
Buena
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| Evergreen Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Chestnut Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Buena Way | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Asotin Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Fair Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima, WA and Toppenish, WA.
Start on South 1st Street
Turn left onto East Chestnut Avenue
Turn left onto South Fair Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 82; US 12; US 97
Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12
Take the exit
Turn right onto WA 22
Continue on WA 22
Turn left onto Asotin Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Yakima on Friday
Local time
4:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Toppenish on Friday
Local time
4:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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