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Trip from Waitsburg, WA to Lee, WA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

25.5 mi

41 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Waitsburg, WA, WA

Waitsburg, WA

dekik saad

Downtown Lee, WA, WA

Lee, WA

Zane Winter

Trip Overview

Waitsburg, WA to Lee, WA is 25.5 miles and takes about 52m via State Route 124, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a short trip, making it ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a longer journey through the area. You'll spend most of your time on State Route 124, so expect a consistent driving experience for the duration. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, efficient connection between these two locations without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 124 10.3 mi 15m
State Highway 124 7.7 mi 11m
Greenville Road 5 mi 19m
Moorehead Road 1.1 mi 4m
East Second Street 0.8 mi 1m
West 2nd Street 0.4 mi <1m
Preston Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Route 124 — 10.3 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waitsburg, WA and Lee, WA.

1

Start on Coppei Avenue

107 ft · 6 sec · Coppei Avenue
2

Turn right onto WA 124

434 ft · 9 sec · Preston Avenue
3

Turn right onto WA 124

143 ft · 7 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto WA 124

0.4 mi · 38 sec · West 2nd Street
5

Continue on WA 124

7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 124
6

Continue on WA 124

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Second Street
7

Continue on WA 124

10 mi · 15 min · State Route 124
8

Turn right onto Greenville Road

5.0 mi · 19 min · Greenville Road
9

Turn left onto Moorehead Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Moorehead Road
10

Arrive at destination

Moorehead Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.4 — 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 | WA 124 / Preston Avenue

Turn right onto WA 124 / Preston Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | WA 124 / Main Street

Turn right onto WA 124 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | WA 124 / West 2nd Street

Turn left onto WA 124 / West 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

3
19.5 mi into trip | ~29m in | Greenville Road

Turn right onto Greenville Road

Navigation decision point

3
24.4 mi into trip | ~48m in | Moorehead Road

Turn left onto Moorehead Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.97 one way

$9.93 round trip

$4.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.18 $5.20 $10.41
premium $5.39 $5.41 $10.82
diesel $4.80 $4.81 $9.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.68 $1.22
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.57 $1.63

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 8, 2026

Origin

Waitsburg, WA

Late night in Waitsburg on Monday

Local time

1:13 AM

PDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

S 9 to 13 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 9:56PM PDT until July 8 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 9:56PM PDT until July 8 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Destination

Lee, WA

Late night in Lee on Monday

Local time

1:13 AM

PDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Clear

SW 9 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 9:56PM PDT until July 8 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 9:56PM PDT until July 8 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

1 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

52m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly on highways, with 71% of the journey utilizing main roads like State Route 124 and Greenville Road. You'll encounter one continuous stretch of 10.3 miles on State Route 124, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The profile is described as highway-focused, suggesting that you'll experience more open road driving rather than winding, technical routes. The road's character is likely to remain consistent throughout the 52-minute journey, providing a predictable driving experience without abrupt changes in road type.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on State Route 124.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 124 and State Highway 124. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WA 124 / Preston Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Waitsburg, WA to Lee, WA is easy. At 52m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 124 / Preston Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WA 124 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WA 124 / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,255 ft 853 ft

Total Climb

277 ft

Total Descent

443 ft

Highest Point

1,255 ft

Elevation Range

402 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Waitsburg, WA

Full guide →

Founded 1859

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on State Route 124. 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 (WA 124 / Preston Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WA 124 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WA 124 / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lee, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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