Origin
Orchards, WA
Night in Orchards on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orchards, WA to Heisson, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orchards, WA
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Heisson, WA
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Trip Overview
Orchards, WA to Heisson, WA is 14 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Northeast 117th Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region in Washington. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through neighborhoods than a long-haul journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a scenic detour when you have ample time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 117th Avenue | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Southwest 10th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 10th Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 147th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 279th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 122nd Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Boutelle Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 25th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast 117th Avenue
— 5.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchards, WA and Heisson, WA.
1
Start on this road
125 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
44 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northeast 109th Avenue
3
Turn right onto Northeast Rosewood Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Rosewood Avenue
4
Continue on Northeast 116th Avenue
507 ft
·
17 sec
·
Northeast 116th Avenue
5
Continue on Northeast 65th Street
386 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northeast 65th Street
6
Turn left onto WA 500; WA 503
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Northeast 117th Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on WA 503
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 122nd Avenue
8
Continue on WA 503
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 10th Avenue
9
Continue on WA 503
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 10th Avenue
10
Turn right onto Northwest 25th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 25th Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 132nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northeast 132nd Avenue
12
Turn right onto Northeast 249th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 249th Street
13
Turn left onto Northeast 142nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast 142nd Avenue
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Northeast Axford Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northeast Axford Road
15
Continue on Northeast 147th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 147th Avenue
16
Continue on Northeast 279th Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northeast 279th Street
17
Continue on Northeast Boutelle Road
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Northeast Boutelle Road
18
Continue on Northeast 279th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 279th Street
19
Turn left onto Northeast 176th Place
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northeast 176th Place
20
Arrive at destination
Northeast 176th Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northeast 109th Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WA 500; WA 503 / Northeast 117th Avenue
Turn left onto WA 500; WA 503 / Northeast 117th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Northwest 25th Street
Turn right onto Northwest 25th Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Northeast 132nd Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 132nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Northeast 142nd Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast 142nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Heisson, WA
Night in Heisson on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°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
5 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
24m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway driving at all. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, including Northeast 117th Avenue, Southwest 10th Avenue, and Northwest 10th Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.4 miles on Northeast 117th Avenue. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way from Orchards to Heisson.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Northeast 117th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northeast 109th Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northeast 109th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (WA 500; WA 503 / Northeast 117th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (Northwest 25th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Northeast 117th Avenue. 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: near the start (Northeast 109th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (WA 500; WA 503 / Northeast 117th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (Northwest 25th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Heisson, 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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