Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forks, WA
Wilawan Pantukang
Shadow, WA
nicholas hatherly
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.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 112 | 22.3 mi | 38m |
| South Forks Avenue | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| Burnt Mountain Road | 10 mi | 17m |
Step-by-step road directions between Forks, WA and Shadow, WA.
Start on US 101
Turn left onto WA 113
Turn right onto WA 112
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
Marietta Mobile Home Court, WA
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Marietta Mobile Home Court, WA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Marietta Mobile Home Court, WA
Meal breakThe 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.
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.
Turn left onto WA 113 / Burnt Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto WA 112
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.62 one way
$19.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.72 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
| premium | $5.94 | $10.42 | $20.85 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Forks on Saturday
Local time
11:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Shadow on Saturday
Local time
11:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Clear
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,244 ft
Total Descent
1,339 ft
Highest Point
774 ft
~19.1 mi in
Elevation Range
744 ft
Founded 1945
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 44.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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