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Trip from Almira, WA to Odessa, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

36.3 mi

58 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

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Downtown Almira, WA, WA

Almira, WA

Max Vakhtbovych

Downtown Odessa, WA, WA

Odessa, WA

Janusz Mitura

Trip Overview

This quick 36.3-mile journey from Almira, WA to Odessa, WA is a straightforward drive, taking about 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete. It's easily managed as a day trip, with no need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be on State Route 21, Kiner Road North, and Monson Road, experiencing a drive focused on highway travel. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical zones.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 61% of the route utilizing larger roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.2 miles on State Route 21, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive is on these main arteries, expect some shifts as you transition onto Kiner Road North and Monson Road. This route generally provides a smooth driving experience without significant technical challenges, allowing you to cover ground efficiently.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 21 and Kiner Road North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 2 / Sunset Highway.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 2 / Sunset Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Kiner Road North): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Monson Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 2 / Sunset Highway

Turn left onto US 2 / Sunset Highway

Navigation decision point

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | Kiner Road North

Turn right onto Kiner Road North

Navigation decision point

4
8 mi into trip | ~19m in | Monson Road

Turn left onto Monson Road

Navigation decision point

4
14 mi into trip | ~33m in | Monson Y Road East

Turn right onto Monson Y Road East

Navigation decision point

4
36.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | WA 28 / West 1st Avenue

Turn left onto WA 28 / West 1st Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 21 22.2 mi 31m
Kiner Road North 7.2 mi 17m
Monson Road 6 mi 14m
West Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Sunset Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Monson Y Road East <0.1 mi <1m
West 1st Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
North 3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Route 21 — 22.2 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Almira, WA and Odessa, WA.

1

Start on North 3rd Street

25 ft · 5 sec · North 3rd Street
2

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · West Main Street
3

Turn right

201 ft · 11 sec
4

Turn left onto US 2

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Sunset Highway
5

Turn right onto Kiner Road North

7.2 mi · 17 min · Kiner Road North
6

Turn left onto Monson Road

6.0 mi · 14 min · Monson Road
7

Turn right onto Monson Y Road East

452 ft · 21 sec · Monson Y Road East
8

Turn straight onto WA 21

22 mi · 31 min · State Route 21
9

Turn left onto WA 28

347 ft · 9 sec · West 1st Avenue
10

Arrive at destination

WA 28

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.2 mi from Almira, WA · 39m into the drive

Downtown Wilbur, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wilbur, WA

18 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Moody, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wilbur, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Almira, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Odessa, WA

The final approach into Odessa, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.60 one way

$15.19 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $7.97 $15.93
premium $5.77 $8.24 $16.49
diesel $5.61 $8.01 $16.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45
EV Truck/SUV 14.5 0 $5.08 $2.32

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Almira, WA

Evening in Almira on Friday

Local time

6:52 PM

PDT

Current temp

53°F

Light Rain Likely

SW 20 to 23 mph 57% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 10:52AM PDT until April 16 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 10:08AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Destination

Odessa, WA

Evening in Odessa on Friday

Local time

6:52 PM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Chance Light Rain

SW 23 mph 53% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 10:52AM PDT until April 16 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 10:08AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

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

2 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

1h 5m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Almira, WA to Odessa, WA covers 36.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Route 21, Kiner Road North, Monson Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Almira, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 2 / Sunset Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Kiner Road North): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Monson Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Almira, WA to Odessa, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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