Origin
George, WA
Late night in George on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from George, WA to Coulee City, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
George, WA
nicholas hatherly
Coulee City, WA
Yu Lin Chen
Trip Overview
George, WA to Coulee City, WA is 52 miles and takes about 1h 13m via WA 17, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a short journey, making it ideal for a spontaneous day trip or an easy addition to a longer itinerary. You'll find this route to be primarily highway-focused, so expect consistent travel conditions.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 17 | 21.3 mi | 29m |
| WA 283 | 20 mi | 26m |
| WA 28 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Alder Street Northwest | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 90 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Alder Street Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Royal Anne Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 17
— 21.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between George, WA and Coulee City, WA.
1
Start on Washington Way
385 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Way
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Royal Anne Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Royal Anne Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 90 East
4
Merge onto I 90
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 283 North: Ephrata, Soap Lake
6
Continue on WA 281 Spur
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Burke Spur
7
Turn right onto WA 283
20 mi
·
26 min
·
WA 283
8
Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
392 ft
·
14 sec
·
5th Avenue Southwest
9
Turn left onto Alder Street Southwest
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Alder Street Southwest
10
Continue on Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Alder Street Northwest
11
Turn right onto WA 28
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
WA 28
12
Turn left onto WA 17
21 mi
·
29 min
·
WA 17
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
14
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
15
Turn left onto West Main Street
179 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from George, 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
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 49.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Royal Anne Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Royal Anne Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 90 East
5
2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward WA 283 North: Ephrata, Soap Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 283 North: Ephrata, Soap Lake
4
22.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
5th Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 2 / Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 2 / Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.88 one way
$21.77 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
| premium | $5.77 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Coulee City, WA
Late night in Coulee City on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°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
20 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
1h 13m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 21.3 miles on WA 17, indicating a good amount of continuous travel. The majority of your time will be spent on routes like WA 17, WA 283, and WA 28, suggesting a consistent driving experience without significant shifts in road type. Expect efficient travel with minimal interruptions.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on WA 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 17 and WA 283. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Royal Anne Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 52 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Royal Anne Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on WA 17. 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 0.1 miles (Royal Anne Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coulee City, 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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