Origin
Granger, WA
Night in Granger on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granger, WA to Sunnyside, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granger, WA
Mina Başer
Sunnyside, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick jaunt through the Pacific Coast region, the 9.8-mile connection between Granger and Sunnyside is an exceptionally efficient trip. You can easily complete this drive in about 15 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should be sufficient for this short distance. Since both towns sit within the same region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout your journey. This route is ideal if you need a practical, no-fuss transit between these two Washington locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Yakima Valley Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| WA 223 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Edison Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Zillah Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Homer Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 82
— 4.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granger, WA and Sunnyside, WA.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East 1st Street
215 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 1st Street
3
Turn left onto E Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
E Street
4
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
282 ft
·
18 sec
·
East 3rd Street
5
Turn left onto WA 223
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 223
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
7
Merge onto I 82; US 12
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 82; US 12
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward Sunnyside, Yakima Valley Highway
9
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Sunnyside Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Yakima Valley Highway
11
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Homer Street
12
Turn right onto North 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North 1st Street
13
Continue on Zillah Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Zillah Avenue
14
Continue on East Edison Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edison Avenue
15
Turn sharp right onto South 9th Street
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
South 9th Street
16
Arrive at destination
South 9th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
E Street
Turn left onto E Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 3rd Street
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Sunnyside, Yakima Valley Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Sunnyside, Yakima Valley Highway
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Yakima Valley Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway
Navigation decision point
5
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Sunnyside, WA
Night in Sunnyside on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15m 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?
Expect a mixed drive that balances interstate travel with local road navigation. You will spend about 52% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of I-82, the Yakima Valley Highway, and WA-223 to cover the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 4.5 miles you spend on I-82, which provides a brief period of steady cruising before you transition back to local roads. Because the total duration is only 15 minutes, the road character shifts quickly from higher-speed highway lanes to the more localized feel of the secondary routes.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on I 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near E Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (E Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Granger, WA to Sunnyside, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima Valley Highway along the way.
Yakima Valley Highway
5.7 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 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: near the start (E Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 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 Sunnyside, 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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