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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Olympic Highway
— 11.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCleary, WA and Wishkah, WA.
1
Start on South Main Street
446 ft·20 sec·South Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Maple Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·West Maple Street
3
Turn right onto South 7th Street
380 ft·18 sec·South 7th Street
4
Turn left onto WA 108
0.7 mi·2 min·West Simpson Avenue
5
Turn left onto WA 108
0.1 mi·20 sec·State Route 108
6
Turn right onto WA 8
6.3 mi·7 min·WA 8
7
Continue on US 12
11 mi·14 min·Olympic Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward Devonshire Road
9
Continue on Wynoochee Valley Road
8.8 mi·16 min·Wynoochee Valley Road
Toward Wynoochee Lake
10
Turn left onto Wynoochee Wishkah Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Wynoochee Wishkah Road
11
Continue on Wynooche Wishkah Road
3.9 mi·9 min·Wynooche Wishkah Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto 52070
3.0 mi·5 min·Wishkah Road
13
Arrive at destination
52070
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from McCleary, 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 8
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.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Maple Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|South 7th Street
Turn right onto South 7th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|WA 108 / West Simpson Avenue
Turn left onto WA 108 / West Simpson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip|~3m in|WA 108 / State Route 108
Turn left onto WA 108 / State Route 108
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip|~4m in|WA 8
Turn right onto WA 8
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.88 one way
$13.75 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$7.20
$14.41
premium
$5.39
$7.49
$14.98
diesel
$4.80
$6.67
$13.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026
Origin
McCleary, WA
Morning
in McCleary on Sunday
Local time
8:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 3 to 10 mph90% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 6:13AM PDT until July 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued July 16 at 5:31AM PDT until July 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Wishkah, WA
Morning
in Wishkah on Sunday
Local time
8:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 7 mph96% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 6:13AM PDT until July 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued July 16 at 5:31AM PDT until July 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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
3 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
59m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on Olympic Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort4/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
273 ft24 ft
Total Climb
209 ft
Total Descent
348 ft
Highest Point
273 ft
Elevation Range
250 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
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.
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on Olympic Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wishkah, WA before heading back.
