Origin
Manchester, WA
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, WA to Yakima, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
159.5 mi
257 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, WA
Mylo Kaye
Trip Overview
This 159.5-mile drive from Manchester, WA to Yakima, WA will take approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including the Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel, US 97, and utilize the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry. With a projected fuel cost of around $33, it's a budget-friendly journey. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, so plan for a more engaged driving style. This trip is best completed in a single day, allowing you to fully experience the transition between Washington's Pacific Coast region and its interior.
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
79.8 miles from Manchester, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel | 107 mi | 1h 59m |
| US 97 | 31.3 mi | 34m |
| Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry | 4.8 mi | 29m |
| Fauntleroy Way Southwest | 3.7 mi | 10m |
| Southeast Southworth Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Seattle Bridge | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North 1st Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 90 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
— 107 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on East Main Street
7 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto Colchester Drive East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Colchester Drive East
3
Continue on Colchester Drive Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Colchester Drive Southeast
4
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast Southworth Drive
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Southworth Drive
5
Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Southworth Drive
6
Continue on WA 160
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southworth Ferry
7
Turn straight onto WA 160
4.8 mi
·
29 min
·
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
8
Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
9
At end of road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Seattle Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 5
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 5
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 164A
Toward I 90 East, I 5 North: Dearborn Street, James Street, Madison Street, Spokane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 90
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
107 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
Take the exit
314 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
20
Continue on WA 823
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Selah Road
21
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
22
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3.5-hour duration, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize ferry wait times. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move onto US 97, where services might be more spaced out. A practical tip for this route is to confirm the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry schedule in advance to avoid unexpected delays, which can significantly impact your overall travel time.
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 79.8 miles from Manchester, WA, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107 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 35 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 2h 8m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yakima, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Manchester, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Manchester, WA
This is one driving day of about 159.5 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Manchester, 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 Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel for about 107 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.8 miles from Manchester, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 126.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward I 90 East, I 5 North: Dearborn Street, James Street, Madison Street, Spokane
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.
Exit 164A
Toward I 90 East, I 5 North: Dearborn Street, J...
7
17.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
7
126.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 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
$33.38 one way
$66.76 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $35.01 | $70.02 |
| premium | $5.77 | $36.22 | $72.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.22 | $70.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.75 | $7.66 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.33 | $10.21 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Sunday
Local time
12:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Monroe, WA
80 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
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
3h 39m 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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 16.5
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 drive with a significant amount of turning, characteristic of local roads, though 21% of the journey is on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 107 miles on the Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel, offering a period of more consistent travel. As you progress, the road character shifts, moving from ferry-assisted crossings to more direct routes. This route is not a monotonous highway grind; rather, it requires your attention with its varied turns and road types.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107 mi on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near Fauntleroy Way Southwest.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 159.5 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 10.4 miles (Fauntleroy Way Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 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 Manchester, WA to Yakima, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Spokane along the way.
Spokane
17.6 mi in
|
~58m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 159.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107 miles on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 10.4 miles (Fauntleroy Way Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Yakima, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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