Origin
Elk Plain, WA
Late night in Elk Plain on Sunday
Local time
3:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk Plain, WA to San Souci Mobile Estates, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elk Plain, WA
JOHN CALLERY
San Souci Mobile Estates, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
Elk Plain, WA to San Souci Mobile Estates, WA is 11.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Meridian Avenue East, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick trip that doesn't demand much in the way of planning, making it ideal for a brief excursion or an easy commute. You'll encounter a route with frequent turns, so paying attention to navigation is key. This journey is well within the scope of a single day, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Avenue East | 5.3 mi | 10m |
| 224th Street East | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Meridian East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 128th Street East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 112th Avenue East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 125th Street Court East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Meridian Avenue East
— 5.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Plain, WA and San Souci Mobile Estates, WA.
1
Start on 224th Street East
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
224th Street East
2
Turn left onto WA 161
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Meridian Avenue East
3
Continue on WA 161
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meridian East
4
Continue on WA 161
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Meridian Avenue East
5
Turn right onto 128th Street East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
128th Street East
6
Turn left onto 112th Avenue East
322 ft
·
20 sec
·
112th Avenue East
7
At end of road, turn left onto 112th Avenue East
522 ft
·
17 sec
·
112th Avenue East
8
Continue on 125th Street Court East
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
125th Street Court East
9
Arrive at destination
125th Street Court East
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
WA 161 / Meridian Avenue East
Turn left onto WA 161 / Meridian Avenue East
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
128th Street East
Turn right onto 128th Street East
Navigation decision point
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
112th Avenue East
At end of road, turn left onto 112th Avenue East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
San Souci Mobile Estates, WA
Late night in San Souci Mobile Estates on Sunday
Local time
3:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 11.8-mile journey, with no highway segments contributing to your travel time. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles along Meridian Avenue East. This route is characterized by its frequent changes in direction, making it feel like a series of interconnected local roads rather than a continuous flow. You'll navigate through community streets, so keep an eye out for varying speed limits and residential traffic.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Meridian Avenue East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 4.9 miles in near WA 161 / Meridian Avenue East.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elk Plain, WA to San Souci Mobile Estates, WA is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (WA 161 / Meridian Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (128th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (112th Avenue East): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Meridian Avenue East. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (WA 161 / Meridian Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (128th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (112th Avenue East): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at San Souci Mobile Estates, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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