Origin
Suquamish, WA
Late night in Suquamish on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suquamish, 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
4h 16m
Distance
209.3 mi
337 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 3m
★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suquamish, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
This 209.3-mile journey from Suquamish, WA to Yakima, WA is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can comfortably be completed in about 4 hours and 16 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-90, US-97, and State Route 18, nearly all of your travel (97%) will be on high-speed roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $44, this route is an excellent candidate for a single-day trip, allowing for a flexible schedule. You'll transition from the Pacific Coast region to another Pacific Coast area, experiencing a change in scenery as you head inland.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.6 miles from Suquamish, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 84.5 mi | 1h 33m |
| US 97 | 31.3 mi | 34m |
| State Route 18 | 27.3 mi | 34m |
| State Highway 16 | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 3 Northwest | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| I 5 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 305 Northeast | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 3 West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 84.5 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suquamish, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on Augusta Avenue Northeast
497 ft
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21 sec
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Augusta Avenue Northeast
2
Turn right onto Suquamish Way Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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Suquamish Way Northeast
3
Turn right onto WA 305
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 305 Northeast
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto WA 305
108 ft
·
1 sec
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State Highway 305 Northeast
5
Continue on WA 305
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 305 Northeast
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto WA 3
16 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
9
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West State Route 16
10
Continue on WA 16
27 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 5
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto WA 18
27 mi
·
34 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on WA 18
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
19
Merge onto I 90
85 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto US 97
31 mi
·
34 min
·
US 97
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
314 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
23
Continue on WA 823
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Selah Road
24
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
25
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
Trip Plan
For this single-day, 4-hour and 16-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight and avoid potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $44, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 84.5-mile stretch on I-90, as services can be spaced out. The direct nature of this highway-focused route means you can easily adjust your stop timing based on your needs.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.6 miles from Suquamish, WA, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.6 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yakima, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Suquamish, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Suquamish, WA
This is one driving day of about 209.3 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Suquamish, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 84.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.6 miles from Suquamish, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.5 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 53.4 and 176 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
6
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
7
176 mi into trip
|
~3h 37m in
|
US 97
Take the exit onto US 97 toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.80 one way
$87.61 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $45.94 | $91.88 |
| premium | $5.77 | $47.53 | $95.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.21 | $92.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.98 | $10.05 |
| Efficient EV | 52.3 | 0 | $18.31 | $8.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.7 | 1 | $29.30 | $13.40 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Late night in Yakima on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
4h 16m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 97% of the drive on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 84.5 miles along I-90, so be prepared for sustained periods of driving. While the majority of the route is focused on efficient travel, the combination of I-90, US-97, and State Route 18 offers a dynamic feel as you progress. This isn't a winding backroad adventure, but rather a direct path designed for covering ground.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.5 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 97. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 53.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 209.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 53.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Suquamish, WA to Yakima, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Muckleshoot Reservation along the way.
Muckleshoot Reservation
63 mi in
|
~1h 27m
About the Cities
Starting in Suquamish, WA
Full guide →Suquamish is a community of 4,100 people (2010) on the Kitsap Peninsula in the Puget Sound of Washington state. It is in the Port Madison Indian Reservation, the home of the Suquamish tribe and Chief Seattle.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 209.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.5 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Yakima, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 53.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Yakima, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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