Origin
Salmon Creek, WA
Morning in Salmon Creek on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salmon Creek, 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
19m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salmon Creek, WA
Ken Cheatham
Fisher, WA
Mesut Yalçın
Trip Overview
This straightforward 12.9-mile drive from Salmon Creek, WA to Fisher, WA takes approximately 19 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip, with no overnight stays recommended. The route primarily utilizes I-205 and Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway, with a short segment on Northeast Highway 99, giving it a 71% highway focus. You can expect a fuel cost of around $3 for this journey. Given its short distance and efficient travel time, this drive offers a convenient way to connect two points within the Pacific Coast region without significant planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Highway 99 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 20th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 164th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Strand Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Evergreen Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 134th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salmon Creek, WA and Fisher, WA.
1
Start on Northeast Strand Road
264 ft
·
51 sec
·
Northeast Strand Road
2
Turn left onto Northeast 20th Avenue
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northeast 20th Avenue
3
Turn right onto Northeast Highway 99
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Northeast Highway 99
4
Continue on Northeast 20th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast 20th Avenue
5
Turn right onto Northeast 134th Street
162 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northeast 134th Street
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 205 South: Salem
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 205
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 27
Toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 14 East: Camas
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto WA 14
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward Southeast 164th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Southeast 164th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Southeast 164th Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto Southeast Evergreen Highway
257 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southeast Evergreen Highway
14
Arrive at destination
Southeast Evergreen Highway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Northeast 134th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 134th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 205 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 205 South: Salem
8
9.8 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
12.4 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
$2.70 one way
$5.40 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
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
Fisher, WA
Morning in Fisher on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
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
22 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
19m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 71% of the drive on major roads like I-205. You'll encounter an 8.8-mile uninterrupted stretch on I-205, offering a chance to maintain consistent speed. The profile suggests a generally efficient drive, moving you along with minimal interruption as you transition from I-205 to Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway and finally Northeast Highway 99. This route is designed for getting from point A to point B with ease.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on I 205.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 205 and Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Northeast 134th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Northeast 134th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 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 Salmon Creek, WA to Fisher, WA, road signs begin pointing toward City Center along the way.
City Center
9.8 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 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 0.5 miles (Northeast 134th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 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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