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Trip from Martha Lake, 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 2m

Distance

156.3 mi

252 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 51m ★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Martha Lake, WA, WA

Martha Lake, WA

JOHN CALLERY

Trip Overview

This 155.5-mile journey from Martha Lake, WA to Yakima, WA is a straightforward, single-day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 33 minutes. With a fuel cost of approximately $33, this drive is budget-friendly for a quick getaway. The route primarily utilizes local roads like East Shore Drive, 164th Street Southwest, and Alderwood Mall Parkway, offering a less highway-intensive experience as you transition from the Pacific Coast region. Given its manageable length and duration, it's perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule and no need for an overnight stay.

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

78.2 miles from Martha Lake, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 100.5 mi 1h 51m
US 97 31.3 mi 34m
I 405 18.4 mi 22m
North 1st Street 1.6 mi 3m
164th Street Southwest 1.4 mi 3m
Alderwood Mall Parkway 0.8 mi 1m
WA 525 0.4 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 Martha Lake, WA and Yakima, WA.

1

Start on Pitner Drive

427 ft · 24 sec · Pitner Drive
2

Turn left onto East Shore Drive

357 ft · 15 sec · East Shore Drive
3

Turn left

360 ft · 17 sec
4

Turn right onto 164th Street Southwest

1.4 mi · 3 min · 164th Street Southwest
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn left onto Alderwood Mall Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Alderwood Mall Parkway
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto WA 525

0.4 mi · 28 sec · WA 525
8

Continue on I 405

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 405
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

17 mi · 21 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 11 Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto I 90

101 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Take the exit

314 ft · 4 sec
Toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
16

Continue on WA 823

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Selah Road
17

Continue on North 1st Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street
18

Arrive at destination

South 1st Street

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 33-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to make the most of your day, especially since it's a single-day trip covering 155.5 miles. With a fuel cost estimated at $33, it's an economical option, and the turn-heavy nature means you'll want to stay focused on navigation. Plan for one stop to stretch your legs, perhaps midway through your journey. A good tip is to ensure your GPS is updated, as navigating numerous local roads can sometimes present unexpected detours.

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 78.2 miles from Martha Lake, WA, or about 1h 33m 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 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.2 miles or 1h 33m 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 29m

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 Martha Lake, 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 Martha Lake, WA

This is one driving day of about 156.3 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Martha Lake, 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.

Downtown Tanner, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tanner, WA

78 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

Redmond, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tanner, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.2 miles from Martha Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Saw Mill Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mill Creek, Washington

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14253852925

Visit website

Due' Cucina Italian Restaurant - Totem Lake

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kirkland, Washington

1.6 mi

Palace Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ellensburg, Washington

2 mi

Saw Mill Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Mill Creek, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14253852925

Visit website

Due' Cucina Italian Restaurant - Totem Lake

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.2

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14257777725

Visit website

Palace Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.8

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15099252327

Visit website

The Ridge Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 122.8

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15099685441

Visit website

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $100 or ab mile 22.3

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14254560010

Visit website

Russell's Restaurant & Loft

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10 mile 11.2

Bothell, Washington

Hours: 5–9 pm

+14258928492

Visit website

Castilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 22.3

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+14256252931

Visit website

Emory's on Silver Lake

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Everett, Washington

Hours: 2–9 pm

+14253377772

Visit website

Amoré Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22.3

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+14255035792

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 122.8

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Circle K Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 122.8

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 122.8

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 156.3

Yakima, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 100.5

Cle Elum, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 44.7

North Bend, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 67

Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 122.8

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15099251777

Visit website

Sandbox VR

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11.2

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14254037557

Visit website

North Creek Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bothell, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14253886600

Visit website

Woodinville Whiskey Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11.2

Woodinville, Washington

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14255178220

Visit website

Wilburton Hill Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 22.3

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 6:30 am–8:30 pm

+14254526914

Visit website

Dick and Jane's Spot

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 122.8

Ellensburg, Washington

+15099253224

Visit website

Escape the Maddness

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 156.3

Union Gap, Washington

Hours: Closed

+15099300432

Visit website

Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Everett, Washington

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18773423404

Visit website

Conundroom Escape Rooms Willows BP: School of Magic, Crafted, Kids Birthday Parties

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 11.2

Redmond, Washington

Hours: 4:30–9:30 pm

+14255521430

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 123 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 164th Street Southwest

Turn right onto 164th Street Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South
8
21.5 mi into trip | ~29m 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
22 mi into trip | ~30m 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
123 mi into trip | ~2h 23m 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

$32.71 one way

$65.42 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $34.31 $68.61
premium $5.77 $35.49 $70.99
diesel $5.61 $34.51 $69.02

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: 54.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.9 0 $16.41 $7.50
Efficient EV 39.1 0 $13.68 $6.25
EV Truck/SUV 62.5 0 $21.88 $10.00

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 15, 2026

Origin

Martha Lake, WA

Late night in Martha Lake on Sunday

Local time

3:07 AM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yakima, WA

Late night in Yakima on Sunday

Local time

3:07 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 2m 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

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 ~18 min detour Free near mile 21.6
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 turn-heavy local drive for this 155.5-mile route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads including East Shore Drive, 164th Street Southwest, and Alderwood Mall Parkway for the majority of your journey. Without significant highway stretches, the drive will feel more connected to the communities you pass through. While there isn't a defined longest uninterrupted stretch, the constant engagement with local routes makes for a varied driving experience.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?

9/10

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 0.2 miles in near 164th Street 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 13 significant decision points across 156.3 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 0.2 miles (164th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 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 Martha Lake, WA to Yakima, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.

Seattle

21.5 mi in | ~29m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 156.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 2m 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.

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 0.2 miles (164th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 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 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 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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