Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mansfield, WA
Tim Dusenberry
Orondo, WA
Shantanu Kumar
Mansfield to Orondo is 41.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via US 97, McNeil Canyon Road, and 14th Road Northeast, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a relatively short drive, best suited for a single day of travel. Expect a mix of driving conditions as you transition from highway to surface roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 97 | 21.2 mi | 26m |
| McNeil Canyon Road | 11.3 mi | 27m |
| 14th Road Northeast | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 97 Orondo Spur Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Road 14 Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sunset Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, WA and Orondo, WA.
Start on WA 172
Turn right onto WA 172
Continue on WA 172
Continue on WA 172
Turn right onto McNeil Canyon Road
Continue on McNeil Canyon Road
Keep slight right at fork onto McNeil Canyon Road
Turn left onto US 97
Turn left onto US 97 Spur
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
Turn left onto Orondo Loop Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Mansfield, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto WA 172 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto McNeil Canyon Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto McNeil Canyon Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn right onto US 2 / Sunset Highway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto Orondo Loop Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.86 one way
$17.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.72 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| premium | $5.94 | $9.61 | $19.21 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Mansfield on Monday
Local time
5:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Orondo on Monday
Local time
5:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
49°F
Waterville, WA
21 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
You'll spend about half the drive, 52%, on highways. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 21.2 miles on US 97. After that, you'll transition to McNeil Canyon Road and 14th Road Northeast, which are surface roads, for the remainder of the trip. This means you'll experience some rural cruising before reaching your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WA 172 / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 172 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (McNeil Canyon Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (McNeil Canyon Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,055 ft
Total Descent
2,565 ft
Highest Point
2,993 ft
~11.7 mi in
Elevation Range
2,266 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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