Country Homes, WA to Yakima, WA is 210.3 miles and takes about 3h 59m via I 90 and I 82, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington State, moving from the Pacific Coast region eastward. It's a straightforward drive that's almost entirely on major highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. If you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss, this route should fit the bill.
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
105.2 miles from Country Homes, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
166.9 mi
2h 59m
I 82
30.2 mi
32m
North Division Street
5.6 mi
13m
US 2
3 mi
3m
North 1st Street
1.6 mi
3m
North Newport Highway
0.7 mi
1m
North Browne Street
0.5 mi
1m
Selah Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 166.9 mi, about 2h 59m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~620 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,028
Quietest
1 AM
~58 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Country Homes, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on North Andrew Street
165 ft·12 sec·North Andrew Street
2
Turn left onto East Graves Road
375 ft·18 sec·East Graves Road
3
Turn right onto US 2
0.7 mi·1 min·North Newport Highway
4
Turn slight left onto US 2; US 395
5.6 mi·13 min·North Division Street
5
Continue on US 2; US 395
0.5 mi·1 min·North Browne Street
6
Take the ramp onto US 2; US 395
3.0 mi·3 min·US 2; US 395
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
57 mi·1 hr·I 90; US 395
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
110 mi·1 hr 58 min·I 90
9
Take the exit
1.4 mi·2 min
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
10
Merge onto I 82; US 97
30 mi·32 min·I 82; US 97
11
Take the exit
314 ft·4 sec
Toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
13
Continue on WA 823
0.1 mi·13 sec·Selah Road
14
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi·3 min·North 1st Street
15
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
Trip Plan
With a driving time under 4 hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility on when to depart. Aim to leave Country Homes in the morning to maximize daylight, especially since there's only one recommended stop. You'll be covering 210.3 miles, and the fuel cost is estimated at $45. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without an exit is considerable at 166.9 miles on I 90. Plan your final fuel stop before you get too far into that long segment.
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 105.2 miles from Country Homes, WA, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.9 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 46 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.2 miles or 2h 2m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yakima, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Country Homes, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Country Homes, WA
This is one driving day of about 210.3 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Country Homes, 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 166.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 208.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Graves Road
Turn left onto East Graves Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 2 / North Newport Highway
Turn right onto US 2 / North Newport Highway
Navigation decision point
5
176.7 mi into trip|~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
5
208.4 mi into trip|~3h 54m in
Take the exit toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
5
208.4 mi into trip|~3h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.97 one way
$81.93 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$42.92
$85.84
premium
$5.39
$44.63
$89.27
diesel
$4.80
$39.71
$79.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.1
0
$22.08
$10.09
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.40
$8.41
EV Truck/SUV
84.1
1
$29.44
$13.46
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Country Homes, WA
Late night
in Country Homes on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
SW 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:42AM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:42AM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Yakima, WA
Late night
in Yakima on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
N 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:42AM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:42AM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
92°F
Ephrata, WA
105 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 59m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend most of your time on the interstate, with 95% of the 210.3 miles being highway driving. The longest continuous stretch on this route is 166.9 miles, which occurs on I 90. You'll transition to surface roads on North Division Street as you approach Yakima. Given the high highway percentage, you'll likely notice consistent, high-speed cruising for the majority of the trip.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 166.9 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 82. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Graves Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 210.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (East Graves Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 2 / North Newport Highway): Navigation decision point; at 176.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yakima is the principal city of the Yakima Valley, an agricultural region noted for apple, wine, and hop production on the Columbia River Plateau of Washington State. It is the county seat of Yakima County.
This article also covers the nearby communities of Union Gap and Selah.
Top landmarks
•Capitol Theatre, Yakima — theater and performing arts center in Yakima, Washington, United States
•A. E. Larson Building — building in Yakima, Washington, United States
•E. William Brackett House — house in Yakima, Washington
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 210.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 166.9 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Graves Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 2 / North Newport Highway): Navigation decision point; at 176.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Yakima, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
