Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunnyside, WA
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Heisson, WA
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Sunnyside to Heisson is 18.8 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Northeast 182nd Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington state. Expect a local road experience with plenty of turns, rather than a high-speed highway cruise. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip with ample flexibility for spontaneous stops along the way.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 182nd Avenue | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Northeast 212th Avenue | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Northeast 53rd Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 292nd Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Bradford Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 164th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 217th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 68th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyside, WA and Heisson, WA.
Start on Northeast Stauffer Road
Turn right onto Northeast 292nd Avenue
Continue on Northeast 53rd Street
Continue on Northeast Bradford Road
Continue on Northeast 53rd Street
At end of road, turn right onto WA 500
Continue on WA 500
Continue on WA 500
Continue on Northeast 232nd Avenue
Continue on Northeast 68th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 217th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 83rd Street
Turn right onto Northeast 212th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 159th Street
Continue on Northeast 202nd Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast 164th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 182nd Avenue
Continue on Northeast Risto Road
Turn right onto Northeast 176th Avenue
Continue on Northeast 209th Street
Turn slight left onto Northeast 182nd Avenue
Continue on Northeast Crawford Road
Continue on Northeast 249th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 182nd Avenue
Continue on Northeast 279th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 176th Place
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Northeast 292nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto WA 500 / Northeast 237th Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 83rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Northeast 212th Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 159th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.17 one way
$8.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.91 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| premium | $6.08 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Sunnyside on Wednesday
Local time
2:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Afternoon in Heisson on Wednesday
Local time
2:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating neighborhood streets and county roads for the entire 18.8 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is 4.8 miles, primarily on Northeast 182nd Avenue, giving you a brief period of consistent forward motion. You'll experience a dynamic route, frequently adjusting your steering as you traverse Northeast 212th Avenue and Northeast 53rd Street. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northeast 292nd Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northeast 292nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (WA 500 / Northeast 237th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Northeast 83rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
972 ft
Total Descent
926 ft
Highest Point
900 ft
~1.3 mi in
Elevation Range
614 ft
Founded 1902
Sunnyside is a town on the Columbia River Plateau of Washington State, in the Yakima Valley.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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