How far is Selah, WA from Sunnyside, WA?
The driving distance from Selah, WA to Sunnyside, WA is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Selah and Sunnyside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selah and Sunnyside.
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Start on East Naches Avenue
31 m · 10 sec · East Naches Avenue
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Selah Road
2139 ft · 43 sec · Selah Road
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Turn slight right
2124 ft · 2 min
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Take the ramp straight
721 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
25.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunnyside, Yakima Valley Highway
1644 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
1434 ft · 31 sec · West Sunnyside Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Yakima Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Homer Street
1036 ft · 31 sec · Homer Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
1260 ft · 35 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Zillah Avenue
1042 ft · 29 sec · Zillah Avenue
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Continue on East Edison Avenue
1949 ft · 1 min · East Edison Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto South 9th Street
5 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Selah and Sunnyside.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Selah Road
Keep slight left
25.8 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Selah and Sunny near Sunnyside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Selah to Sunnyside?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wapato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Selah and 19.3 miles from Sunnyside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Selah and Sunny near Sunnyside.
Stop Ideas Near Wapato
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wapato.
Wishram
Quincy, Washington
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
Columbia Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Selah and Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 33.7 mi (54.24 km).
#1 Selah
City of the United States
| Population | 8,138 |
| Coordinates | 46.6540200, -120.5300700 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunnyside
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 16,325 |
| Coordinates | 46.3237400, -120.0086500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunnyside (-120.00865, 46.32374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.44 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $9.92 | $19.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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