Origin
Basin City, WA
Afternoon in Basin City on Thursday
Local time
3:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Basin City, WA to Perry, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
57.1 mi
92 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Basin City, WA
Josh Hild
Perry, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Basin City, WA to Perry, WA covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WA 260, WA 261, Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on WA 260. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
28.5 miles from Basin City, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 57.1 miles, with most of the trip on WA 260 and WA 261. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.9 miles on WA 260.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WA 260 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 260 and WA 261. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near First Place.
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 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (First Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Loen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Road 170): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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First Place
Turn left onto First Place
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Loen Drive
Turn right onto Loen Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Road 170
At end of road, turn left onto Road 170
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
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WA 17
Turn right onto WA 17
Navigation decision point
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward WA 260: Connell, Kahlotus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 260: Connell, Kahlotus
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 Basin City, WA to Perry, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Kahlotus along the way.
Kahlotus
18.7 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 260 | 23.9 mi | 41m |
| WA 261 | 13.8 mi | 24m |
| Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway | 8.3 mi | 8m |
| Road 170 | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| WA 17 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Loen Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| First Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Estella Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 260
— 23.9 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basin City, WA and Perry, WA.
1
Start on Estella Drive
201 ft
·
14 sec
·
Estella Drive
2
Turn left onto First Place
410 ft
·
20 sec
·
First Place
3
Turn right onto Loen Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Loen Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Road 170
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Road 170
5
Turn right onto WA 17
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 17
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
7
Merge onto US 395
8.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward WA 260: Connell, Kahlotus
9
Turn right onto WA 260
24 mi
·
41 min
·
WA 260
10
Turn right onto WA 261
14 mi
·
24 min
·
WA 261
11
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
2 min
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.5 miles from Basin City, WA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.5 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perry, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Basin City, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Basin City, WA
This is one driving day of about 57.1 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Basin City, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on WA 260 for about 23.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Basin City, WA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Basin City, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Perry, WA
The final approach into Perry, 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
$11.95 one way
$23.90 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| premium | $5.77 | $12.97 | $25.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Perry, WA
Afternoon in Perry on Thursday
Local time
3:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Lee, WA
29 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
18 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 36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Basin City, WA to Perry, WA covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 260, WA 261, Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.5 miles from Basin City, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.95 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 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (First Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Loen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Road 170): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Basin City, WA to Perry, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Kahlotus along the way.
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