Origin
Kalama, WA
Afternoon in Kalama on Wednesday
Local time
3:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kalama, WA to Olequa, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kalama, WA
Wundef Media
Olequa, WA
BM Amaro
Trip Overview
Kalama, WA to Olequa, WA is 28.3 miles and takes about 40m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Washington State, beginning and ending in the Pacific Coast region. Expect a mostly highway profile for this quick trip, making it an efficient option for connecting two points. It's a straightforward route that doesn't require extensive planning, perfect for a quick transit or as a small segment of a larger Pacific Northwest adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| Westside Highway | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| Huntington Avenue South | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Frontage Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Front Avenue Southwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ph 10 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 5 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| A Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 16.9 mi, about 18m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,366 veh/hr typical · worst 3,034
Quietest
1 AM
~258 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalama, WA and Olequa, WA.
1
Start on Elm Street
402 ft
·
11 sec
·
Elm Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Frontage Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Frontage Road
3
Turn right onto Oak Street
442 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 5 North
5
Merge onto I 5
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 5
6
Take the exit onto I 5 Business
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 5 Business
Toward I 5 Business Loop: Castle Rock
7
Turn left onto I 5 Business
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Huntington Avenue South
8
Turn left onto Front Avenue Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Avenue Southwest
9
Turn left onto WA 411
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
A Street
10
Continue on WA 411; PH 10
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 411; PH 10
11
Turn right onto Westside Highway
7.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Westside Highway
12
Turn right onto Old Olequa Crossing Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Old Olequa Crossing Road
13
Arrive at destination
Old Olequa Crossing Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Frontage Road
At end of road, turn right onto West Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 5 North
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 5 Business
Take the exit onto I 5 Business toward I 5 Business Loop: Castle Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 5 Business Loop: Castle Rock
4
20.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Westside Highway
Turn right onto Westside Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.54 round trip
$5.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.91 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| premium | $6.08 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Olequa, WA
Afternoon in Olequa on Wednesday
Local time
3:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
31 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
40m 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 predominantly highway, with 62% of the drive on I 5. You'll experience a longest stretch of 16.9 miles on I 5 before transitioning to surface roads like Westside Highway and Huntington Avenue South. The initial highway portion means you'll encounter more merging and faster speeds, while the latter part will feel more like local cruising.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Westside Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Frontage Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
184 ft
27 ft
Total Climb
309 ft
Total Descent
235 ft
Highest Point
184 ft
~24.3 mi in
Elevation Range
157 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (West Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Olequa, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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