Origin
Finley, WA
Late night in Finley on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Finley, WA to Yakima, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
89.6 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Finley, WA
King Zubby
Trip Overview
Finley, WA to Yakima, WA is 89.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes via US 12, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Washington State, traversing the Pacific Coast region. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused journey that's ideal for a single-day trip. It’s a practical route for getting between these two points without much fuss, making it a good option if you're looking for efficiency.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.8 miles from Finley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 69.1 mi | 1h 14m |
| WA 240 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| East State Route 397 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| East Columbia Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Chemical Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Yakima Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Gum Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Finley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 69.1 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Finley, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on Finley Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Finley Road
2
Turn left onto WA 397
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
East State Route 397
3
Continue on WA 397
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chemical Drive
4
Continue on WA 397
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gum Street
5
Turn left onto East Columbia Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Columbia Drive
6
Enter roundabout onto WA 240
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
WA 240
7
Continue on WA 240
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
WA 240
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 240
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
WA 240
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 182; US 12
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
I 182; US 12
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 12
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Yakima Avenue
13
Turn straight onto East Yakima Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Yakima Avenue
14
Turn left onto South 1st Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 1st Street
15
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour 45 minutes, you have flexibility with departure times. Leaving Finley in the morning means you’ll arrive in Yakima with plenty of day left for activities. With a longest stretch of 69.1 miles, you won't need to worry about fuel stops, though it's always wise to keep an eye on your gauge. The $19 fuel estimate should help you budget accordingly for this direct trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.8 miles from Finley, WA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.1 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 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.8 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
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 Finley, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Finley, WA
This is one driving day of about 89.6 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Finley, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 12 for about 69.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Finley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 12 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.1 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 88.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
WA 240
Enter roundabout onto WA 240
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
WA 240
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 240
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
19.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12 toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
5
88.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m 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
88.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Yakima Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Yakima Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.75 one way
$37.51 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $19.67 | $39.33 |
| premium | $5.77 | $20.35 | $40.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.54 | $5.73 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Yakima, WA
Late night in Yakima on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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
1h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll spend most of your time on US 12, WA 240, and East State Route 397. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 69.1 miles on US 12, offering a consistent pace. The road character remains largely highway-like throughout, minimizing complex turns or significant changes in speed. It’s built for covering ground efficiently.
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: 69.1 mi on US 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and WA 240. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near WA 240.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 89.6 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: at 7.3 miles (WA 240): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.9 miles (WA 240): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 89.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m 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 69.1 miles on US 12. 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 7.3 miles (WA 240): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.9 miles (WA 240): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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