Origin
Maltby, WA
Late night in Maltby on Tuesday
Local time
1:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maltby, 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
2h 56m
Distance
152.7 mi
246 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
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6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maltby, WA
FIRA ERGASHEVV
Trip Overview
This 152.7-mile drive from Maltby, WA to Yakima, WA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes. You'll primarily be on major highways, with 97% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $32. This route offers a straightforward path, with most of your time spent on I-90 and US-97. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points within Washington state.
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
76.4 miles from Maltby, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 100.5 mi | 1h 51m |
| US 97 | 31.3 mi | 34m |
| I 405 | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| State Route 522 | 5 mi | 6m |
| North 1st Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Maltby Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Yew Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Selah Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 100.5 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maltby, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on Broadway Avenue
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
2
Turn slight right onto WA 524
397 ft
·
11 sec
·
Maltby Road
3
Turn right onto 87th Avenue Southeast
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
87th Avenue Southeast
4
Turn right
124 ft
·
13 sec
5
Turn left onto WA 524
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Maltby Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto WA 524
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Yew Way
7
Turn left onto WA 524
282 ft
·
8 sec
·
Paradise Lake Road
8
Turn right onto WA 522
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 522
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn slight left onto I 405
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Use 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: Yakima
Use 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 manageable 2 hour and 56 minute duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one significant stop, as indicated by the data, to break up the 152.7 miles. The longest stretch is over 100 miles on I-90, so consider stopping before or after this segment. With a fuel cost estimate of $32, it's wise to fill up before leaving Maltby to ensure you have plenty of gas for the 100.5-mile stretch on I-90.
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 76.4 miles from Maltby, WA, or about 1h 29m 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 34 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.4 miles or 1h 29m 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 23m
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 Maltby, 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 Maltby, WA
This is one driving day of about 152.7 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Maltby, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.4 miles from Maltby, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.5 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 119.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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WA 524 / Yew Way
At end of road, turn right onto WA 524 / Yew Way
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WA 522 / State Route 522
Turn right onto WA 522 / State Route 522
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
17.9 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
7
18.4 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
7
119.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m 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
$31.96 one way
$63.92 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $33.52 | $67.03 |
| premium | $5.77 | $34.68 | $69.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.71 | $67.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.03 | $7.33 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.36 | $6.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.38 | $9.77 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Yakima, WA
Late night in Yakima on Tuesday
Local time
1:13 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
22 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
2h 56m 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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 15.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip. With 97% of the route on highways, you'll experience a predominantly fast-paced journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 100.5 miles on I-90, so be prepared for extended periods of steady driving. While the profile is mainly highway, the transition between I-90, I-405, and US-97 will offer some variation in your immediate surroundings as you navigate these main arteries.
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?
7/10
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 0.3 miles in near WA 524 / Yew Way.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 152.7 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 0.3 miles (WA 524 / Yew Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (WA 522 / State Route 522): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 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.
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 Maltby, WA to Yakima, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
Seattle
17.9 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 152.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m 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 0.3 miles (WA 524 / Yew Way): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (WA 522 / State Route 522): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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