Ocean Shores to Wishkah is 37.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via US 101, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two coastal communities. You'll experience a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it an easy addition to a day exploring the Washington coast. Consider this route for its simplicity and short duration, perfect for a quick transit or an extension of your coastal adventures.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 101
10 mi
12m
State Route 109
6.3 mi
8m
Ocean Beach Road
6 mi
9m
Youmans Road
2.9 mi
7m
East Hoquiam Road
2.3 mi
5m
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
2.3 mi
4m
State Route 115
1.9 mi
3m
Hoquiam Wishkah Road
1.7 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 101
— 10 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Shores, WA and Wishkah, WA.
1
Start on Canal Drive Southeast
0.3 mi·1 min·Canal Drive Southeast
2
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
282 ft·12 sec·Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
3
Turn straight onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.4 mi·1 min·Canal Drive Southeast
4
Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
0.2 mi·33 sec·Ocean Lake Way Northeast
5
Turn right onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi·3 min·Point Brown Avenue Northeast
6
Enter roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
136 ft·3 sec·Point Brown Avenue Northeast
7
Continue on Point Brown Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi·1 min·Point Brown Avenue Northeast
8
At end of road, turn right onto WA 115
0.3 mi·52 sec·Damon Road
9
Continue on WA 115
1.9 mi·3 min·State Route 115
10
Turn right onto WA 109
6.3 mi·8 min·State Route 109
11
Turn left onto Powell Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Powell Road
12
Turn right onto Grass Creek Road
0.2 mi·43 sec·Grass Creek Road
13
Turn right onto Ocean Beach Road
6.0 mi·9 min·Ocean Beach Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 101
10 mi·12 min·US 101
15
Turn right onto 94452
2.9 mi·7 min·Youmans Road
16
Continue on East Hoquiam Road
2.3 mi·5 min·East Hoquiam Road
17
Turn left onto Hoquiam Wishkah Road
1.7 mi·4 min·Hoquiam Wishkah Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto 52070
0.9 mi·1 min·Wishkah Road
19
Arrive at destination
52070
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Ocean Shores, 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 36.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
2.5 mi into trip|~6m in|Point Brown Avenue Northeast
Enter roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.2 mi into trip|~8m in|WA 115 / Damon Road
At end of road, turn right onto WA 115 / Damon Road
Navigation decision point
5
19.7 mi into trip|~33m in|US 101
At end of road, turn left onto US 101
Navigation decision point
5
36.7 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|52070 / Wishkah Road
At end of road, turn left onto 52070 / Wishkah Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.32 one way
$14.65 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$7.67
$15.35
premium
$5.39
$7.98
$15.96
diesel
$4.80
$7.10
$14.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.3
0
$3.95
$1.80
Efficient EV
9.4
0
$3.29
$1.50
EV Truck/SUV
15
0
$5.26
$2.41
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 7, 2026
Origin
Ocean Shores, WA
Late night
in Ocean Shores on Monday
Local time
12:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 6 at 10:51PM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 6 at 10:51PM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Wishkah, WA
Late night
in Wishkah on Monday
Local time
12:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 6 at 10:51PM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 6 at 10:51PM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM 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
4 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
1h 4m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, with 48% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 101, State Route 109, and Ocean Beach Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 10 miles on US 101. Expect the road conditions to vary, transitioning from potentially more winding coastal roads to straighter highway sections as you progress inland. It’s not a monotonous journey, but rather a pleasant blend of different road types.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on US 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.3 miles in near Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.5 miles (Point Brown Avenue Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles (WA 115 / Damon Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
211 ft15 ft
Total Climb
344 ft
Total Descent
226 ft
Highest Point
211 ft
~26.8 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Ocean Shores is a city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington state, between Grays Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The ocean shores are spectacular with a first-class resorts that offer the finest family vacation lodging anywhere on the Washington coast.
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on US 101. 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 0.3 miles (Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.5 miles (Point Brown Avenue Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles (WA 115 / Damon Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wishkah, WA before heading back.
