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Trip from Benton City, WA to Yakima, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

65.5 mi

105 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m

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

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Benton City, WA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 65.5 miles, this straightforward drive between Benton City and Yakima, Washington, typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. It is an ideal day trip, allowing you to easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Pacific Coast region locations. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, making it a highly efficient connection for travelers. Because the drive is short and direct, it offers significant flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick excursion, the simplicity of this trip makes it a stress-free option.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 82 62.5 mi 1h 7m
East Yakima Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
Babs Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
1st Street 0.4 mi <1m
9th Street 0.4 mi <1m
South 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 82 — 62.5 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WA 225

0.4 mi · 57 sec · 9th Street
2

Continue on WA 225

0.5 mi · 1 min · Babs Avenue
3

Turn straight onto WA 225

0.4 mi · 52 sec · 1st Street
4

Enter roundabout

29 ft · 0 sec
5

Continue

0.3 mi · 19 sec
6

Merge onto I 82; US 12

63 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 82; US 12
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Yakima Avenue
9

Turn straight onto East Yakima Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · East Yakima Avenue
10

Turn left onto South 1st Street

75 ft · 2 sec · South 1st Street
11

Arrive at destination

South 1st Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Granger, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Granger, WA

33 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

Prosser, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Granger, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Benton City, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.5 miles.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 65.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 82; US 12

Merge onto I 82; US 12

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights

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

Toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
5
64.3 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Yakima Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Yakima Avenue
3
65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | South 1st Street

Turn left onto South 1st Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.71 one way

$27.42 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $14.38 $28.75
premium $5.77 $14.87 $29.75
diesel $5.61 $14.46 $28.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.7 0 $6.88 $3.14
Efficient EV 16.4 0 $5.73 $2.62
EV Truck/SUV 26.2 0 $9.17 $4.19

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Benton City, WA

Late night in Benton City on Sunday

Local time

4:59 AM

PDT

Current temp

62°F

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:29PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:29PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Destination

Yakima, WA

Late night in Yakima on Sunday

Local time

4:59 AM

PDT

Current temp

61°F

Widespread Frost then Sunny

SW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:29PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:29PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

46°F

Granger, WA

33 mi in

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

1 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

1h 15m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a focused highway experience, as 95% of this route is comprised of high-speed travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-82, which accounts for a 62.5-mile stretch of the journey. The transition into your destination involves navigating East Yakima Avenue and Babs Avenue, providing a brief change of pace from the interstate. This is an interstate-heavy drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding, technical backroads. Behind the wheel, you can anticipate a consistent, steady rhythm as you make your way across the landscape.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.5 mi on I 82.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 82 and East Yakima Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Benton City, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 1h 15m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (I 82; US 12): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.5 miles on I 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (I 82; US 12): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yakima, WA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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