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Trip from Sunnyside, WA to Heisson, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

city in Yakima County, Washington, United States

Sunnyside, WA

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Downtown Heisson, WA, WA

Heisson, WA

Freek Wolsink

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Northeast 182nd Avenue — 4.8 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyside, WA and Heisson, WA.

1

Start on Northeast Stauffer Road

139 ft · 5 sec · Northeast Stauffer Road
2

Turn right onto Northeast 292nd Avenue

1.3 mi · 1 min · Northeast 292nd Avenue
3

Continue on Northeast 53rd Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Northeast 53rd Street
4

Continue on Northeast Bradford Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Bradford Road
5

Continue on Northeast 53rd Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Northeast 53rd Street
6

At end of road, turn right onto WA 500

356 ft · 6 sec · Northeast 237th Avenue
7

Continue on WA 500

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Northeast 54th Street
8

Continue on WA 500

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Northeast 232nd Avenue
9

Continue on Northeast 232nd Avenue

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Northeast 232nd Avenue
10

Continue on Northeast 68th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northeast 68th Street
11

Turn right onto Northeast 217th Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northeast 217th Avenue
12

At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 83rd Street

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Northeast 83rd Street
13

Turn right onto Northeast 212th Avenue

3.7 mi · 5 min · Northeast 212th Avenue
14

At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 159th Street

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Northeast 159th Street
15

Continue on Northeast 202nd Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Northeast 202nd Avenue
16

Turn left onto Northeast 164th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Northeast 164th Street
17

Turn right onto Northeast 182nd Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Northeast 182nd Avenue
18

Continue on Northeast Risto Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Northeast Risto Road
19

Turn right onto Northeast 176th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northeast 176th Avenue
20

Continue on Northeast 209th Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Northeast 209th Street
21

Turn slight left onto Northeast 182nd Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · Northeast 182nd Avenue
22

Continue on Northeast Crawford Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Northeast Crawford Road
23

Continue on Northeast 249th Street

443 ft · 11 sec · Northeast 249th Street
24

Turn right onto Northeast 182nd Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast 182nd Avenue
25

Continue on Northeast 279th Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Northeast 279th Street
26

Turn right onto Northeast 176th Place

92 ft · 4 sec · Northeast 176th Place
27

Arrive at destination

Northeast 176th Place

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

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.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northeast 292nd Avenue

Turn right onto Northeast 292nd Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | WA 500 / Northeast 237th Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto WA 500 / Northeast 237th Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
6.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | Northeast 83rd Street

At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 83rd Street

Navigation decision point

4
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | Northeast 212th Avenue

Turn right onto Northeast 212th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
10.6 mi into trip | ~16m in | Northeast 159th Street

At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 159th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.93 one way

$7.87 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $4.13 $8.25
premium $5.77 $4.27 $8.54
diesel $5.61 $4.15 $8.30

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, 2026-04-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sunnyside, WA

Evening in Sunnyside on Saturday

Local time

7:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Heisson, WA

Evening in Heisson on Saturday

Local time

7:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

6 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

30m 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?

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.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Northeast 182nd Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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.

Driving Effort 4/10

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Northeast 182nd Avenue. 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: 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Heisson, 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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