Origin
Waitsburg, WA
Late night in Waitsburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waitsburg, WA to Lee, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
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.
Waitsburg, WA
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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 55 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
$5.34 one way
$10.67 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 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.
Destination
Lee, WA
Late night in Lee on Tuesday
Local time
4:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°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 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
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 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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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