Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blurock Landing, WA
Harrison Reilly
Minnehaha, WA
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If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit between Blurock Landing and Minnehaha, this 7.5-mile journey is an efficient way to navigate the Pacific Coast region. With a total travel time of just 17 minutes, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. You will navigate primarily via Northwest Lower River Road, West Fourth Plain Boulevard, and East 33rd Street. Budgeting about $2 for fuel should comfortably cover this short distance. Because the route is entirely local, it avoids the congestion of major highways, making it a practical choice for those who prefer surface streets over interstate driving.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Lower River Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Fourth Plain Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East 33rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 15th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 49th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| P Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 22nd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Blurock Landing, WA and Minnehaha, WA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto WA 501
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 501
Continue on WA 501
Continue on West Fourth Plain Boulevard
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto East 33rd Street
Turn left onto P Street
Continue on Northeast 15th Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast 49th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 22nd Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast 51st Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto East 33rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto P Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Northeast 51st Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Blurock Landing on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Morning in Minnehaha on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. The driving personality is defined by constant navigation through local intersections rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. Your longest continuous segment is a 3.7-mile run on Northwest Lower River Road, which anchors the first half of your journey. As you transition onto West Fourth Plain Boulevard and East 33rd Street, the pace remains measured and consistent. Be prepared for frequent turns that require your full attention throughout the 17-minute drive.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road.
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 7.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.7 miles (WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.1 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (East 33rd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
342 ft
Total Descent
111 ft
Highest Point
259 ft
~7.5 mi in
Elevation Range
232 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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