Kingsgate to Yakima is 145.1 miles and takes about 2h 48m via I-90, US-97, and I-405, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Washington state, transitioning from the Pacific Coast region inland. It's a fairly straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a good option for a single-day journey. You’ll spend most of your time on major interstates and highways, so expect a consistent pace. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points.
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
72.5 miles from Kingsgate, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
100.5 mi
1h 51m
US 97
31.3 mi
34m
I 405
8.3 mi
10m
North 1st Street
1.6 mi
3m
121st Avenue Northeast
0.6 mi
1m
Northeast 132nd Street
0.4 mi
<1m
116th Way Northeast
0.3 mi
<1m
116th Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 100.5 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsgate, WA and Yakima, WA.
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Start on 121st Avenue Northeast
0.6 mi·1 min·121st Avenue Northeast
2
Turn right onto Northeast 132nd Street
0.4 mi·47 sec·Northeast 132nd Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 132nd Street
102 ft·2 sec·Northeast 132nd Street
4
Continue on Northeast 132nd Street
374 ft·9 sec·Northeast 132nd Street
5
Enter roundabout onto 116th Way Northeast
192 ft·4 sec·116th Way Northeast
6
Continue on 116th Way Northeast
0.3 mi·49 sec·116th Way Northeast
7
Continue on 116th Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi·52 sec·116th Avenue Northeast
8
Turn left onto Northeast 124th Street
115 ft·2 sec·Northeast 124th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·30 sec
Toward I 405 South: RentonUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 405
8.3 mi·10 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 11Toward I 90: Spokane, SeattleUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East: SpokaneUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 90
101 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 97
31 mi·34 min·US 97
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: YakimaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
314 ft·4 sec
Toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
17
Continue on WA 823
0.1 mi·13 sec·Selah Road
18
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi·3 min·North 1st Street
19
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 48m duration and 145.1-mile distance, this trip is easily achievable in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Yakima comfortably. With a fuel cost estimate of around $30, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before departing Kingsgate, as major highway services will be your primary refuelling points. The longest continuous stretch is over 100 miles on I-90, so plan for any necessary stops before or after this segment. The flexibility of a shorter drive like this means you can adjust your schedule as needed.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.5 miles from Kingsgate, WA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.5 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 32 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.5 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
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 Kingsgate, 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 Kingsgate, WA
This is one driving day of about 145.1 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Kingsgate, 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 100.5 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 111.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|116th Way Northeast
Enter roundabout onto 116th Way Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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1.6 mi into trip|~4m in|Northeast 124th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 124th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
10.2 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
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10.7 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
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111.8 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|US 97
Take the exit onto US 97 toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
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.
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.37 one way
$60.74 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$31.85
$63.70
premium
$5.77
$32.95
$65.90
diesel
$5.61
$32.04
$64.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.5
0
$15.24
$6.96
Efficient EV
36.3
0
$12.70
$5.80
EV Truck/SUV
58
0
$20.31
$9.29
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Kingsgate, WA
Late night
in Kingsgate on Sunday
Local time
12:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yakima, WA
Late night
in Yakima on Sunday
Local time
12:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
10 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
2h 48m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 97% of the journey on major roads. You'll encounter stretches like the 100.5-mile segment on I-90, which allows for steady progress. Expect a consistent feel for the majority of the trip, characterized by the efficiency of interstate travel. While the specific road types shift from I-90 to US-97 and I-405, the overall experience remains that of a highway-oriented drive. It’s not a route known for winding backroads, but rather for covering distance effectively.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.5 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 97. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near 116th Way Northeast.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 145.1 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 1.1 miles (116th Way Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (Northeast 124th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from Kingsgate, WA to Yakima, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
Seattle
10.2 mi in|~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 145.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100.5 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Yakima, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (116th Way Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (Northeast 124th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yakima, WA before heading back.
