Origin
Orchards, WA
Night in Orchards on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orchards, WA to Fisher, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This short 7.9-mile trip from Orchards, WA to Fisher, WA takes about 12 minutes to complete, making it an ideal quick drive. Primarily utilizing I 205, Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway, and WA 500, this route offers a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it's an economical option for local travel within the Pacific Coast region. Since there are no suggested stops and the drive is so brief, it's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| WA 500 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Gher Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Covington Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 164th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Evergreen Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Rosewood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 2.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchards, WA and Fisher, WA.
1
Start on this road
125 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
44 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 109th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Northeast Rosewood Avenue
236 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northeast Rosewood Avenue
4
Turn left onto Northeast Covington Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Northeast Covington Road
5
Continue on Northeast Gher Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Northeast Gher Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward WA 500 West
7
Merge onto WA 500
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
WA 500
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 205 South: Salem
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto I 205
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 205
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 27
Toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 14 East: Camas
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto WA 14
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward Southeast 164th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Southeast 164th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Southeast 164th Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Southeast Evergreen Highway
257 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southeast Evergreen Highway
17
Arrive at destination
Southeast Evergreen Highway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 205 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 205 South: Salem
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 14 East: Camas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward WA 14 East: Camas
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Southeast 164th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward Southeast 164th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.65 one way
$3.31 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Fisher, WA
Night in Fisher on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 40% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.6 miles along I 205, offering a chance for some steady driving. The road conditions will vary, transitioning between faster highway segments and potentially more local road driving as you approach your destination. This dynamic profile means you'll experience different driving sensations throughout the short journey.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on I 205.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 7.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 12m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Orchards, WA to Fisher, WA, road signs begin pointing toward City Center along the way.
City Center
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.6 miles on I 205. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fisher, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fisher, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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