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Trip from Blurock Landing, WA to Five Corners, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

13 mi

21 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Blurock Landing, WA, WA

Blurock Landing, WA

Harrison Reilly

Downtown Five Corners, WA, WA

Five Corners, WA

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion within the Pacific Coast region, the 13-mile trek from Blurock Landing to Five Corners is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate a combination of Northwest Lower River Road, I-5, and Northeast Padden Parkway to complete the journey. With a total fuel cost estimated at around $3, it is an economical choice for a short-haul drive. Because the route is quite brief, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you plenty of flexibility to explore at your own pace.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northwest Lower River Road 3.7 mi 5m
I 5 2.2 mi 2m
Northeast Padden Parkway 2.2 mi 3m
Northeast 78th Street 2.1 mi 4m
West Fourth Plain Boulevard 1.9 mi 5m
Northeast 94th Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Northeast 86th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Northwest Lower River Road — 3.7 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blurock Landing, WA and Five Corners, WA.

1

Start on this road

450 ft · 33 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto WA 501

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Northwest Lower River Road
3

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 501

3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Lower River Road
4

Continue on WA 501

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Fourth Plain Boulevard
5

Continue on West Fourth Plain Boulevard

1.7 mi · 4 min · West Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
7

Merge onto I 5

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 4 Toward Northeast 78th Street Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

228 ft · 7 sec
Toward Northeast 78th Street Use the right lane.
10

Turn straight onto Northeast 78th Street

2.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast 78th Street
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on Northeast Padden Parkway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Northeast Padden Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto Northeast 94th Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Northeast 94th Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto Northeast 86th Street

252 ft · 16 sec · Northeast 86th Street
14

Turn left

57 ft · 4 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road

Keep slight right at fork onto WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
5.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.1 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward Northeast 78th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4 Toward Northeast 78th Street
7
8.4 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Northeast 78th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward Northeast 78th Street
6
12.8 mi into trip | ~23m in | Northeast 94th Avenue

Turn left onto Northeast 94th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.72 one way

$5.44 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $2.85 $5.71
premium $5.77 $2.95 $5.90
diesel $5.61 $2.87 $5.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.62
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.14 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 11, 2026

Origin

Blurock Landing, WA

Late night in Blurock Landing on Sunday

Local time

3:12 AM

PDT

Current temp

64°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

N 5 mph 76% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Destination

Five Corners, WA

Late night in Five Corners on Sunday

Local time

3:12 AM

PDT

Current temp

64°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

NW 6 mph 72% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

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

24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions from local roads to faster highway segments. You will spend roughly 34% of your time on the highway, balancing regional connectivity with local street navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.7-mile segment along Northwest Lower River Road, which provides a steady rhythm before you transition onto the major thoroughfares. Expect the driving environment to shift as you move between these road types, requiring you to remain attentive to changing traffic flows. It is a functional, efficient drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.

34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Northwest Lower River Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 13 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.8 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

279 ft 28 ft

Total Climb

347 ft

Total Descent

170 ft

Highest Point

279 ft

~10.8 mi in

Elevation Range

251 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 13 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Northwest Lower River Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Five Corners, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 0.7 miles (WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.8 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Five Corners, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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