Origin
Sunnyside, WA
Night in Sunnyside on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Granger, WA
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Sunnyside to Granger is 10 miles and takes about 16 minutes via I 82 and Yakima Valley Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transit or a brief exploration of the Yakima Valley. Given its minimal distance and duration, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Yakima Valley Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| WA 223 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 6th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| E Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyside, WA and Granger, WA.
Start on South 9th Street
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto South 6th Street
Turn left onto Yakima Valley Highway
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 82; US 12
Take the exit
Turn left onto WA 223
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Turn right onto E Street
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto E Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Sunnyside on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Granger on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This trip offers a mixed drive experience, with 52% of the route on the interstate. You'll encounter about 4.5 miles of uninterrupted driving on I 82, providing a chance to maintain highway speeds. As you transition to Yakima Valley Highway and WA 223, the character of the drive will likely shift to more local road conditions. Expect a blend of faster-paced interstate segments and potentially slower, more community-focused stretches as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (West Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
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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