McCleary, WA to Wishkah, WA is 35.3 miles and takes about 59m via Olympic Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Pacific Coast region of Washington State, offering a direct connection between two local communities. Given its brief duration, this drive is ideal for a single-day excursion. Expect a straightforward trip primarily on local roads, making it a simple and accessible option for a quick getaway.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
This route presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience, with only 18% of the journey on highways like WA 8. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.2 miles on Olympic Highway. As you navigate, you'll transition from Olympic Highway onto Wynoochee Valley Road, experiencing a more local feel with frequent turns characteristic of rural Washington roads. This drive is less about high-speed travel and more about engaging with the local roadways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Olympic Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
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 around 0.1 miles in near West Maple Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WA 108 / West Simpson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Maple Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|South 7th Street
Turn right onto South 7th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|WA 108 / West Simpson Avenue
Turn left onto WA 108 / West Simpson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip|~3m in|WA 108 / State Route 108
Turn left onto WA 108 / State Route 108
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip|~4m in|WA 8
Turn right onto WA 8
Navigation decision point
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 McCleary, WA to Wishkah, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Wynoochee Lake along the way.
Wynoochee Lake
19 mi in|~26m|via Wynoochee Valley Road
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Olympic Highway
11.2 mi
14m
Wynoochee Valley Road
8.8 mi
16m
WA 8
6.3 mi
7m
Wynooche Wishkah Road
3.9 mi
9m
Wishkah Road
3 mi
5m
West Simpson Avenue
0.7 mi
2m
Wynoochee Wishkah Road
0.6 mi
1m
West Maple Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Olympic Highway
— 11.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCleary, WA and Wishkah, WA.
1
Start on South Main Street
446 ft·20 sec·South Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Maple Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·West Maple Street
3
Turn right onto South 7th Street
380 ft·18 sec·South 7th Street
4
Turn left onto WA 108
0.7 mi·2 min·West Simpson Avenue
5
Turn left onto WA 108
0.1 mi·20 sec·State Route 108
6
Turn right onto WA 8
6.3 mi·7 min·WA 8
7
Continue on US 12
11 mi·14 min·Olympic Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward Devonshire Road
9
Continue on Wynoochee Valley Road
8.8 mi·16 min·Wynoochee Valley Road
Toward Wynoochee Lake
10
Turn left onto Wynoochee Wishkah Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Wynoochee Wishkah Road
11
Continue on Wynooche Wishkah Road
3.9 mi·9 min·Wynooche Wishkah Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto 52070
3.0 mi·5 min·Wishkah Road
13
Arrive at destination
52070
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from McCleary, WA
· 24m into the drive
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from McCleary, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wishkah, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wishkah, 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
$7.39 one way
$14.78 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$7.75
$15.50
premium
$5.77
$8.02
$16.03
diesel
$5.61
$7.79
$15.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.6
0
$3.71
$1.69
Efficient EV
8.8
0
$3.09
$1.41
EV Truck/SUV
14.1
0
$4.94
$2.26
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 16, 2026
Origin
McCleary, WA
Late night
in McCleary on Saturday
Local time
5:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Sunny
WSW 2 to 14 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Wishkah, WA
Late night
in Wishkah on Saturday
Local time
5:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Sunny
W 2 to 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 McCleary, WA to Wishkah, WA covers 35.3 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Olympic Highway, Wynoochee Valley Road, WA 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from McCleary, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.39 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 59m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WA 108 / West Simpson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from McCleary, WA to Wishkah, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Wynoochee Lake along the way.
