Trip from Yakima, WA to Venersborg, WA

Drive Time

4h 1m

Distance

199.4 mi

321 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

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 27m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from Yakima, WA to Venersborg, WA covers 199.4 miles and takes about 4h 1m 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 $41.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

99.7 miles from Yakima, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 199.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 199.4 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 185.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

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

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

185.9 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in

Take the exit toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue

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 30A-B; 30C Toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112t...

186.1 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 30A-B Toward WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue

186.2 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 500 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 30B Toward WA 500 East

Towns Along This Route

Between Yakima, WA and Venersborg, 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	7.6 mi	9m
Northeast 182nd Avenue	3.9 mi	6m
Northeast Ward Road	3.3 mi	5m
United States Route 97	2.4 mi	2m
Northeast Risto Road	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Columbia River Highway — 95 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South 1st Street

415 ft · 19 sec · South 1st Street

Turn left onto East Chestnut Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Chestnut Avenue

Turn left onto South Fair Avenue

359 ft · 12 sec · South Fair Avenue

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Merge onto I 82; US 12; US 97

3.9 mi · 4 min · I 82; US 12; US 97

Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12

12 mi · 13 min · I 82; US 12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward SR 22 East: Toppenish, Buena

Turn right onto WA 22

1.8 mi · 2 min · Evergreen Highway

Continue on WA 22

0.8 mi · 1 min · Buena Way

Turn right onto WA 22

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Elm Street

Continue on US 97

58 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Evergreen Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 97

0.2 mi · 33 sec · US 97

At end of road, turn left onto US 97; WA 14

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

Turn right onto US 97

2.4 mi · 2 min · United States Route 97

Take the exit

385 ft · 9 sec

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · this road

Merge onto I 84; US 30

95 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Columbia River Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Exit 9 Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 205

7.6 mi · 9 min · I 205

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

249 ft · 4 sec

Exit 30A-B; 30C Toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · this road

Exit 30 Toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Exit 30A-B Toward WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 30B Toward WA 500 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto WA 500

0.7 mi · 1 min · WA 500

Turn right onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

Turn left onto Northeast Ward Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · Northeast Ward Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Northeast 182nd Avenue

3.9 mi · 6 min · Northeast 182nd Avenue

Turn right onto Northeast Risto Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Risto Road

Continue on Northeast 209th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 209th Street

Arrive at destination

Northeast 209th 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 99.7 miles from Yakima, WA, or about 1h 58m 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.7 miles or 1h 58m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Venersborg, 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 199.4 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 Columbia River Highway for about 95 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.7 mi from Yakima, WA · 1h 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yacolt, WA

100 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

Madras, OR

Fuel and coffee

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

Madras, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.7 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 Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95 miles.

Arriving in Venersborg, WA

The final approach into Venersborg, 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 Venersborg, WA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.85 one way

$83.70 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$43.70	$87.41
premium	$5.77	$45.30	$90.61
diesel	$5.64	$44.30	$88.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.8	$20.94	$9.57
Efficient EV	49.9	$17.45	$7.98
EV Truck/SUV	79.8	$27.92	$12.76

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 3 days ago

Origin

Yakima, WA

Late night in Yakima on Monday

Local time

12:50 AM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Venersborg, WA

Late night in Venersborg on Monday

Local time

12:50 AM

PDT

Current temp

39°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

5 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 Venersborg, WA covers 199.4 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 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 99.7 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 $41.85 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.