Origin
West Richland, WA
Late night in West Richland on Sunday
Local time
1:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Richland, 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
1h 23m
Distance
71.6 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Richland, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
West Richland to Yakima is 71.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via I 82 and State Route 224, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Washington and connects two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip perfect for a single day. Expect a quick journey with minimal fuss, making it a convenient option for getting between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 62.5 mi | 1h 7m |
| State Route 224 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| West Van Giesen Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Yakima Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Kennedy Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grosscup Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 82
— 62.5 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Richland, WA and Yakima, WA.
1
Start on Deer Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Deer Street
2
Turn right onto Grosscup Boulevard
224 ft
·
8 sec
·
Grosscup Boulevard
3
Turn right onto WA 224
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Van Giesen Street
4
Enter roundabout onto West Van Giesen Street
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Van Giesen Street
5
Continue on West Van Giesen Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Van Giesen Street
6
Continue on WA 224
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 224
7
Continue on WA 224
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Kennedy Road
8
Enter roundabout
122 ft
·
2 sec
9
Continue
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
10
Merge onto I 82; US 12
63 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 82; US 12
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Yakima Avenue
13
Turn straight onto East Yakima Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Yakima Avenue
14
Turn left onto South 1st Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 1st Street
15
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from West Richland, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.5 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 70.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grosscup Boulevard
Turn right onto Grosscup Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WA 224 / West Van Giesen Street
Turn right onto WA 224 / West Van Giesen Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
70.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
70.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Yakima Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Yakima Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.99 one way
$29.97 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $15.72 | $31.43 |
| premium | $5.77 | $16.26 | $32.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
1:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Grandview, WA
36 mi in
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
1h 23m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 94% of it utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I 82, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 62.5 miles. The majority of the journey involves consistent highway speeds, offering a direct path. While the primary focus is on efficient travel via interstate, the route does incorporate State Route 224 and West Van Giesen Street, offering slight variations in the driving experience as you approach your destination.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.5 mi on I 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 82 and State Route 224. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Grosscup Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Grosscup Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WA 224 / West Van Giesen Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 71.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.5 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 (Grosscup Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WA 224 / West Van Giesen Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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