Yakima, WA to Sultan, WA is 153.6 miles and takes about 3h 15m via US 97 and I 82, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Pacific Coast region to the Pacific Coast region, entirely within Washington State. It's a highway-focused drive that's well-suited for a single day of travel. Expect a steady pace on this route, making it a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.8 miles from Yakima, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 97
80.8 mi
1h 30m
I 82
30.3 mi
32m
Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
8 mi
12m
US 2
7.1 mi
10m
Monroe Duvall Road
5 mi
6m
Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.8 mi
8m
Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.2 mi
4m
Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
2.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 97
— 80.8 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima, WA and Sultan, WA.
1
Start on South 1st Street
1.6 mi·3 min·South 1st Street
2
Continue on Selah Road
0.1 mi·12 sec·Selah Road
3
Take the ramp
111 ft·2 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
5
Merge onto I 82; US 97
30 mi·32 min·I 82; US 97
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 97
81 mi·1 hr 30 min·US 97
Toward I 90 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 31Toward WA 202 West: North Bend, SnoqualmieUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto WA 202
2.8 mi·5 min·Bendigo Boulevard South
9
Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.1 mi·3 min·Railroad Avenue Southeast
10
Continue on WA 202
0.6 mi·1 min·Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto WA 202
213 ft·5 sec·Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
12
Continue on WA 202
4.1 mi·6 min·Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
13
Enter roundabout onto WA 203
12 ft·0 sec·Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
14
Continue on WA 203
3.2 mi·4 min·Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
15
Continue on WA 203
2.0 mi·2 min·Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
16
Continue on WA 203
1.0 mi·2 min·Tolt Avenue
17
Continue on WA 203
6.4 mi·9 min·Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
18
Enter roundabout onto WA 203
115 ft·2 sec·Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
19
Continue on WA 203
1.6 mi·2 min·Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
20
Continue on WA 203
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street Northeast
21
Continue on WA 203
2.9 mi·4 min·Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
22
Continue on WA 203
2.7 mi·3 min·Monroe Duvall Road
23
Turn right
140 ft·2 sec
24
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 203
2.3 mi·3 min·Monroe Duvall Road
25
Continue on WA 203
0.2 mi·20 sec·State Route 203
26
Continue on WA 203
0.7 mi·2 min·South Lewis Street
27
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.3 mi·1 min·East Main Street
28
Turn right onto US 2
7.1 mi·10 min·US 2
29
Turn left onto 4th Street
304 ft·13 sec·4th Street
30
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 3 hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day, giving you flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight, especially if you want to make any unplanned stops. The longest stretch without a major change in direction is 80.8 miles, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. Given the relatively short distance and highway focus, there aren't many critical points to watch for, but always keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly before embarking on that 80.8-mile segment on US 97.
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 76.8 miles from Yakima, WA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.8 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 34 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.8 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sultan, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yakima, 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 Yakima, WA
This is one driving day of about 153.6 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Yakima, 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 US 97 for about 80.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 134.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.7 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
32.3 mi into trip|~37m in|US 97
Keep slight left at fork onto US 97 toward I 90 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 West
8
113.1 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward WA 202 West: North Bend, Snoqualmie
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 31
Toward WA 202 West: North Bend, Snoqualmie
4
118 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|WA 202 / Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
Enter roundabout onto WA 202 / Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
134.8 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|WA 203 / Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
Enter roundabout onto WA 203 / Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.15 one way
$64.29 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$33.71
$67.43
premium
$5.77
$34.88
$69.76
diesel
$5.61
$33.91
$67.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.1
0
$16.13
$7.37
Efficient EV
38.4
0
$13.44
$6.14
EV Truck/SUV
61.4
0
$21.50
$9.83
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Yakima, WA
Night
in Yakima on Saturday
Local time
11:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sultan, WA
Night
in Sultan on Saturday
Local time
11:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
North Bend, WA
77 mi in
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 15m 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.
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 132.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 77% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for most of the journey. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 80.8 miles on US 97. This means you'll have plenty of uninterrupted driving time on well-maintained roads, allowing for a consistent speed. Be prepared for a significant portion of this trip to be on faster, more direct routes.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.8 mi on US 97.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 97 and I 82. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 153.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 32.3 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Yakima, WA to Sultan, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Snoqualmie along the way.
Snoqualmie
113.1 mi in|~2h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 153.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.8 miles on US 97. 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 Sultan, 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 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 32.3 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Sultan, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
