Origin
Sunnyside, WA
Night in Sunnyside on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunnyside, 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
45m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Sunnyside and Yakima, you will find this 35.5-mile journey remarkably efficient. Expect to spend about 45 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating the route is straightforward, as your path primarily follows I-82, the Yakima Valley Highway, and East Yakima Avenue. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, the trip is as budget-friendly as it is convenient. Because both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, you will enjoy a consistent climate and landscape throughout your travel. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, this direct route gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 29.7 mi | 32m |
| Yakima Valley Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Yakima Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South 6th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 82
— 29.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyside, WA and Yakima, 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
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 82; US 12
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Yakima Avenue
10
Turn straight onto East Yakima Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Yakima Avenue
11
Turn left onto South 1st Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 1st Street
12
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Sunnyside, 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
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 34.2 — 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
34 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
5
34.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Yakima Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Yakima Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.43 one way
$14.86 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Night in Yakima on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
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
45m 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 45-minute trip is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your journey—29.7 miles—cruising along the uninterrupted stretch of I-82. The experience is largely defined by this interstate segment, which allows for consistent speeds and predictable driving conditions. As you transition off the highway and into the local network of the Yakima Valley Highway and East Yakima Avenue, the pace naturally shifts to accommodate local traffic. Expect a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, technical roads.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.7 mi on I 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 82 and Yakima Valley Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.7 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 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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