How far is Yakima, WA from Sunnyside, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Sunnyside, WA is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Yakima County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Sunnyside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Sunnyside.
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Start on South 1st Street
127 m · 20 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Chestnut Avenue
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Turn left onto South Fair Avenue
109 m · 13 sec · South Fair Avenue
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Take the ramp right
2392 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 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 Yakima 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.
South Fair Avenue
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Sunnyside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Sunnyside?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Toppenish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Yakima and 17.6 miles from Sunnyside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Sunnyside.
Stop Ideas Near Toppenish
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 Toppenish.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 30.5 mi (49.08 km).
#1 Yakima
The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.
| Population | 94,322 |
| Coordinates | 46.6020700, -120.5059000 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.23 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
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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