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Trip from Fisher, WA to Washougal, WA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

12m

Distance

8.2 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 11m ★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m ★

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

Downtown Fisher, WA, WA

Fisher, WA

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city in Washington State, USA

Washougal, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fisher, WA to Washougal, WA covers 8.2 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lewis and Clark Highway, Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway, Washougal River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on Lewis and Clark Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.72 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

4.1 miles from Fisher, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 8.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lewis and Clark Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

188 ft 44 ft

Total Climb

176 ft

Total Descent

193 ft

Highest Point

188 ft

~1.2 mi in

Elevation Range

144 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southeast Evergreen Highway.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 12m 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: near the start (Southeast Evergreen Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; near the start (Southeast 164th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: 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.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southeast Evergreen Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto Southeast Evergreen Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southeast 164th Avenue

Turn left onto Southeast 164th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward WA 14 East: Camas

Navigation decision point

Toward WA 14 East: Camas
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | WA 14 / Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

Merge onto WA 14 / Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
8.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lewis and Clark Highway 3.9 mi 5m
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway 3.1 mi 3m
Washougal River Road 0.5 mi 1m
Southeast 164th Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Southeast Evergreen Highway <0.1 mi <1m
G Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Lewis and Clark Highway — 3.9 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fisher, WA and Washougal, WA.

1

Start on Southeast Evergreen Highway

150 ft · 3 sec · Southeast Evergreen Highway
2

Keep slight left at fork onto Southeast Evergreen Highway

107 ft · 7 sec · Southeast Evergreen Highway
3

Turn left onto Southeast 164th Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Southeast 164th Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 56 sec
Toward WA 14 East: Camas
5

Merge onto WA 14

3.1 mi · 3 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on WA 14

3.9 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Enter roundabout onto Washougal River Road

191 ft · 2 sec · Washougal River Road
8

Continue on Washougal River Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Washougal River Road
9

Turn right onto G Street

156 ft · 12 sec · G Street
10

Turn left

108 ft · 7 sec
11

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 4.1 miles from Fisher, WA, or about 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.9 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 8 miles or 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.1 miles or 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washougal, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Fisher, WA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fisher, WA

This is one driving day of about 8.2 miles and 12m.

At 8.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Lewis and Clark Highway for about 3.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.1 mi from Fisher, WA · 5m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Camas, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Camas, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.1 miles from Fisher, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Washougal, WA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Washougal, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.72 one way

$3.43 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $1.80 $3.60
premium $5.77 $1.86 $3.72
diesel $5.61 $1.81 $3.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.5 0 $0.86 $0.39
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.72 $0.33
EV Truck/SUV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.52

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Fisher, WA

Afternoon in Fisher on Wednesday

Local time

2:35 PM

PDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Washougal, WA

Afternoon in Washougal on Wednesday

Local time

2:35 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°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

13 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

12m 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 Fisher, WA to Washougal, WA covers 8.2 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lewis and Clark Highway, Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway, Washougal River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Fisher, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.72 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 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast Evergreen Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; near the start (Southeast 164th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Fisher, WA to Washougal, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 44 ft to 188 ft elevation with about 176 ft of total climbing.

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