Origin
Mesa, WA
Evening in Mesa on Friday
Local time
5:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mesa, WA to Perry, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
48.2 mi
78 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mesa, WA
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Perry, WA
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Trip Overview
Mesa, WA to Perry, WA is 48.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via WA 260, WA 261, and Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Washington State, moving between two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely half-day excursion. The highway-focused profile suggests you'll be on well-maintained roads for most of the journey, offering a straightforward and efficient travel experience. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, no-fuss connection between these two Washington locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 48.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey utilizing main roads like WA 260, WA 261, and the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway. You'll encounter one significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, covering 23.9 miles on WA 260. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of your trip, as the road largely consists of higher-speed, well-maintained highways. While it's not a winding, scenic byway, the efficiency of these main roads makes for a predictable and smooth experience behind the wheel. The character of the drive remains fairly consistent, prioritizing direct travel over exploring varied terrain.
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.
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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near WA 17.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mesa, WA to Perry, WA is easy. At 1h 20m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WA 17): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WA 17
Turn right onto WA 17
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
4
34 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
WA 261
Turn right onto WA 261
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 Mesa, WA to Perry, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Kahlotus along the way.
Kahlotus
9.8 mi in
|
~11m
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 |
| WA 17 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pepiot Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| First Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 260
— 23.9 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa, WA and Perry, WA.
1
Start on First Avenue
458 ft
·
12 sec
·
First Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto Pepiot Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pepiot Road
3
Turn right onto WA 17
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 17
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
5
Merge onto US 395
8.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward WA 260: Connell, Kahlotus
7
Turn right onto WA 260
24 mi
·
41 min
·
WA 260
8
Turn right onto WA 261
14 mi
·
24 min
·
WA 261
9
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
2 min
10
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Mesa, WA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Mesa, 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
$10.09 one way
$20.18 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $10.58 | $21.16 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.95 | $21.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Perry on Friday
Local time
5:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Lee, WA
24 mi in
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 20m 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 Mesa, WA to Perry, WA covers 48.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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 24.1 miles from Mesa, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.09 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.
The drive from Mesa, WA to Perry, WA is easy. At 1h 20m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WA 17): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Mesa, WA to Perry, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Kahlotus along the way.
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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