Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McCleary, WA
William Jacobs
Wishkah, WA
nicholas hatherly
McCleary, WA to Wishkah, WA is 35.3 miles and takes about 59m via Olympic Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Pacific Coast region of Washington State, offering a direct connection between two local communities. Given its brief duration, this drive is ideal for a single-day excursion. Expect a straightforward trip primarily on local roads, making it a simple and accessible option for a quick getaway.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Highway | 11.2 mi | 14m |
| Wynoochee Valley Road | 8.8 mi | 16m |
| WA 8 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Wynooche Wishkah Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Wishkah Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Simpson Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Wynoochee Wishkah Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Maple Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between McCleary, WA and Wishkah, WA.
Start on South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Maple Street
Turn right onto South 7th Street
Turn left onto WA 108
Turn left onto WA 108
Turn right onto WA 8
Continue on US 12
Take the exit
Continue on Wynoochee Valley Road
Turn left onto Wynoochee Wishkah Road
Continue on Wynooche Wishkah Road
At end of road, turn right onto 52070
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 1.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto West Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto WA 108 / West Simpson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto WA 108 / State Route 108
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto WA 8
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.82 one way
$15.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.91 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $6.08 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in McCleary on Wednesday
Local time
2:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 12:15PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Afternoon in Wishkah on Wednesday
Local time
2:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 12:15PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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.
This route presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience, with only 18% of the journey on highways like WA 8. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.2 miles on Olympic Highway. As you navigate, you'll transition from Olympic Highway onto Wynoochee Valley Road, experiencing a more local feel with frequent turns characteristic of rural Washington roads. This drive is less about high-speed travel and more about engaging with the local roadways.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Maple Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 8 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 Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WA 108 / West Simpson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
209 ft
Total Descent
348 ft
Highest Point
273 ft
Elevation Range
250 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from McCleary, WA to Wishkah, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Wynoochee Lake along the way.
Wynoochee Lake
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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