Origin
Mattawa, WA
Morning in Mattawa on Sunday
Local time
9:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mattawa, 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
1h 20m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mattawa, WA
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Trip Overview
This 61-mile journey from Mattawa, WA, to Yakima, WA, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 11 minutes. Operating entirely within the Pacific Coast region, this route is best suited as a single-day trip, with no need for an overnight stop. You can anticipate a fuel cost of approximately $13 for this drive. The route primarily utilizes local roads and state highways, offering a more hands-on driving experience rather than highway cruising. It's a practical option for a quick transfer between these two Washington communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 24 | 38.4 mi | 46m |
| State Route 243 | 19.4 mi | 27m |
| South 1st Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Nob Hill Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Government Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Road 24 Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 24
— 38.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mattawa, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on Government Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Government Road
2
Continue on Road 24 Southwest
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Road 24 Southwest
3
Enter roundabout onto WA 243
209 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Route 243
Toward Yakima
4
Continue on WA 243
19 mi
·
27 min
·
State Route 243
Toward Yakima
5
Turn right onto WA 24
38 mi
·
46 min
·
State Route 24
6
Continue on WA 24
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Nob Hill Boulevard
7
Turn right onto South 1st Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Street
8
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Mattawa, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 59.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WA 243 / State Route 243
Enter roundabout onto WA 243 / State Route 243 toward Yakima
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Yakima
3
20.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
WA 24 / State Route 24
Turn right onto WA 24 / State Route 24
Navigation decision point
3
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
South 1st Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.72 one way
$25.45 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $13.34 | $26.69 |
| premium | $5.77 | $13.81 | $27.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Yakima, WA
Morning in Yakima on Sunday
Local time
9:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Sunnyside, WA
30 mi in
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
4 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
1h 20m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 61-mile trip, with 0% of the route on highways. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and state routes, including Road 24 Southwest, State Route 243, and State Route 24. Without any long highway stretches, the drive will likely feel more connected to the immediate surroundings, requiring consistent attention to navigation and speed. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch suggests frequent changes in direction or road conditions. This profile points to a driving experience that is more about engagement with the local road network than covering distance at high speed.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.4 mi on State Route 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 24 and State Route 243. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near WA 243 / State Route 243.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mattawa, WA to Yakima, WA is easy. At 1h 20m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (WA 243 / State Route 243): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.1 miles (WA 24 / State Route 24): Navigation decision point; at 59.6 miles (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.4 miles on State Route 24. 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: at 0.7 miles (WA 243 / State Route 243): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.1 miles (WA 24 / State Route 24): Navigation decision point; at 59.6 miles (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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