Origin
Yakima, WA
Late night in Yakima on Sunday
Local time
3:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yakima, WA to Zillah, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Zillah, WA
Jack Davis
Trip Overview
This short 20.9-mile drive from Yakima, WA, to Zillah, WA, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 27 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The majority of this route is on I 82, giving it a highway-focused feel. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Both Yakima and Zillah are located within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll be staying within the same general area for this short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 82 | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| East Chestnut Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 1st Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Meyers Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Fair Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 82
— 18.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima, WA and Zillah, WA.
1
Start on South 1st Street
415 ft
·
19 sec
·
South 1st Street
2
Turn left onto East Chestnut Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Chestnut Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Fair Avenue
359 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Fair Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
5
Merge onto I 82; US 12; US 97
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 82; US 12; US 97
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 82; US 12
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Zillah, Toppenish
8
Turn left onto Meyers Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Meyers Road
9
Continue on 1st Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
1st Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.9 — 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
|
East Chestnut Avenue
Turn left onto East Chestnut Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 82; US 12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
19.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Meyers Road
Turn left onto Meyers Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.37 one way
$8.75 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.59 | $9.17 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Zillah, WA
Late night in Zillah on Sunday
Local time
3:05 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
27m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this journey, with 87% of the route on interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.1 miles on I 82. This means you'll be on higher-speed roads for a significant portion of the trip, with limited opportunities for spontaneous stops. While primarily interstate, the route also incorporates local roads like East Chestnut Avenue and 1st Avenue, offering a slight change of pace as you enter and exit the main highway.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on I 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 82 and East Chestnut Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Chestnut 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 27m drive. You will face about 7 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 (East Chestnut Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (I 82; US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Yakima, WA to Zillah, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Toppenish along the way.
Toppenish
19.6 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 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 (East Chestnut Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (I 82; US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Zillah, 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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