Origin
Creston, WA
Morning in Creston on Tuesday
Local time
6:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Creston, WA to Almira, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
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.
Creston, WA
Alok Sharma
Almira, WA
Max Vakhtbovych
Trip Overview
Creston to Almira is 20.7 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Sunset Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Washington and the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two local points. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal option for a quick trip when you need to get from one place to the other efficiently. Expect a local feel throughout, making it easy to navigate without the complexity of major interstate travel. It's a practical choice for a simple, direct journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Highway | 18.5 mi | 23m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Watson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sunset Highway
— 18.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Creston, WA and Almira, WA.
1
Start on US 2
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Watson Street
2
Continue on US 2
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Sunset Highway
3
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue
4
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on US 2
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northwest Main Avenue
6
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Avenue
7
Continue on US 2
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Sunset Highway
8
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
9
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 3rd Street
10
Arrive at destination
North 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
20.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
North 3rd Street
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
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
Almira, WA
Morning in Almira on Tuesday
Local time
6:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through towns and making frequent turns rather than cruising on an open highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll experience the road at a more local pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.5 miles on Sunset Highway, providing a brief period of consistent travel before you transition back to more varied road conditions. Prepare for a driving experience that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings, rather than a long, monotonous stretch.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 mi on Sunset Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 20.6 miles in near North 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Creston, WA to Almira, WA is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 20.6 miles (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.7 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.5 miles on Sunset Highway. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 20.6 miles (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Almira, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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