Origin
Sunnyside, WA
Late night in Sunnyside on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunnyside, WA to Toppenish, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Toppenish, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit between Sunnyside and Toppenish, this 18.4-mile route is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You won't need to worry about long-haul planning or overnight stays for this short distance. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it remains a very budget-friendly way to navigate this part of the Pacific Coast region. The path is entirely contained within Washington, offering a direct connection between the two towns without any complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 10.9 mi | 11m |
| Yakima Valley Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Meyers Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Toppenish Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 6th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North L Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 82
— 10.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyside, WA and Toppenish, WA.
1
Start on South 9th Street
468 ft
·
22 sec
·
South 9th Street
2
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
3
Turn right onto South 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 6th Street
4
Turn left onto Yakima Valley Highway
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Yakima Valley Highway
5
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Sunnyside Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
7
Merge onto I 82; US 12
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 82; US 12
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Zillah, Toppenish
9
Turn left onto Meyers Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Meyers Road
10
Continue on North L Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North L Street
11
Turn right onto East Toppenish Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Toppenish Avenue
12
Turn slight right onto Asotin Avenue
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Asotin Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Asotin Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn right onto South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
West Sunnyside Road
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Zillah, Toppenish
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Zillah, Toppenish
4
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Meyers Road
Turn left onto Meyers Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.70 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Toppenish, WA
Late night in Toppenish on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m 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 drive features a mixed profile that balances interstate speed with local road navigation. You will spend roughly 59% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing I-82, the Yakima Valley Highway, and Meyers Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during an 10.9-mile run on I-82, which allows for consistent pacing. As you transition from the interstate onto the local highway segments, the character of the drive shifts, requiring you to adjust to changing road types. It is a functional, no-frills journey that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on I 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
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 28m drive. You will face about 9 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Sunnyside, WA to Toppenish, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Zillah along the way.
Zillah
15.2 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on I 82. 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 0.1 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Toppenish, 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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