Forks to Shadow is 44.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via WA 112, South Forks Avenue, and Burnt Mountain Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward trip. With minimal driving time and a low fuel cost, it's an easy option for a single day. You'll find the road conditions are a mix of highway and surface driving. This route is best suited for those who want a quick, uncomplicated transit between two points.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WA 112
22.3 mi
38m
South Forks Avenue
12.3 mi
16m
Burnt Mountain Road
10 mi
17m
Longest stretch:
WA 112
— 22.3 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forks, WA and Shadow, WA.
1
Start on US 101
12 mi·16 min·South Forks Avenue
2
Turn left onto WA 113
10.0 mi·17 min·Burnt Mountain Road
3
Turn right onto WA 112
22 mi·38 min·WA 112
4
Turn right
31 ft·2 sec
5
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Forks, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 3
3 decision points cluster between mile 12.3 and 44.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
12.3 mi into trip|~16m in|WA 113 / Burnt Mountain Road
Turn left onto WA 113 / Burnt Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
3
22.3 mi into trip|~33m in|WA 112
Turn right onto WA 112
Navigation decision point
4
44.6 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.69 one way
$17.38 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$9.10
$18.21
premium
$5.39
$9.47
$18.93
diesel
$4.80
$8.42
$16.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.4
0
$4.68
$2.14
Efficient EV
11.2
0
$3.90
$1.78
EV Truck/SUV
17.8
0
$6.24
$2.85
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Jul 11, 2026
Origin
Forks, WA
Late night
in Forks on Tuesday
Local time
3:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
WSW 0 to 5 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 10 at 6:37PM PDT until July 11 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 10 at 6:37PM PDT until July 11 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Shadow, WA
Late night
in Shadow on Tuesday
Local time
3:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 10 to 15 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 10 at 6:37PM PDT until July 11 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 10 at 6:37PM PDT until July 11 at 9:00PM 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
1h 12m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 44.6-mile drive will be on highway, with the remaining stretch on surface roads. The longest continuous section on WA 112 measures 22.3 miles, giving you a good feel for highway cruising. After that, you'll transition onto South Forks Avenue and Burnt Mountain Road, which will feel more like rural driving. Expect a mix of road types throughout the 1 hour and 12 minute trip.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.3 mi on WA 112.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 12.3 miles in near WA 113 / Burnt Mountain Road.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Forks, WA to Shadow, WA is easy. At 1h 12m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.3 miles (WA 113 / Burnt Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (WA 112): Navigation decision point; at 44.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Forks is a city in the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. This little charming town of 3,300 people (2020) serves primarily as a hub for visitors exploring the beaches and mountains of Olympic National Park. Forks is the rainiest town in the contiguous U.S., averaging 120 in (3,000 mm), which led to it becoming well-known as the setting of the Twilight saga.
Due to its distance, attractions in the Quillayute area, including La Push, are included here.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.3 miles on WA 112. 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 12.3 miles (WA 113 / Burnt Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (WA 112): Navigation decision point; at 44.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Olympic National Park. 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 Shadow, WA before heading back.
