Origin
Oakville, WA
Late night in Oakville on Saturday
Local time
3:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakville, WA to Wishkah, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakville, WA
William Jacobs
Wishkah, WA
nicholas hatherly
Trip Overview
The drive from Oakville, WA to Wishkah, WA covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 12, US 12, Wynoochee Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on US Highway 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Oakville, WA to Wishkah, WA covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 12 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South State Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oakville, WA to Wishkah, WA is easy. At 1h 10m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 12 / East Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (US 12): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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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South State Street
Turn right onto South State Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 12 / East Pine Street
Turn left onto US 12 / East Pine Street
Navigation decision point
5
14 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 12
Take the ramp onto US 12 toward Montesano, Aberdeen
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Montesano, Aberdeen
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Devonshire Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Devonshire Road
4
39.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
52070 / Wishkah Road
At end of road, turn right onto 52070 / Wishkah Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oakville, WA and Wishkah, WA, road signs point toward Montesano, Aberdeen and Wynoochee Lake.
Montesano
14 mi in
|
~21m
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via US 12
Aberdeen
14 mi in
|
~21m
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via US 12
Wynoochee Lake
25.7 mi in
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~37m
|
via Wynoochee Valley Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 12 | 13.5 mi | 20m |
| US 12 | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Wynoochee Valley Road | 8.8 mi | 16m |
| Wynooche Wishkah Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Wishkah Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Wynoochee Wishkah Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Pine Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Pine Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 12
— 13.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakville, WA and Wishkah, WA.
1
Start on this road
122 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South State Street
167 ft
·
10 sec
·
South State Street
3
Turn left onto US 12
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Pine Street
4
Continue on US 12
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Pine Street
5
Continue on US 12
13 mi
·
20 min
·
US Highway 12
6
Take the ramp onto US 12
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 12
Toward Montesano, Aberdeen
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Devonshire Road
8
Continue on Wynoochee Valley Road
8.8 mi
·
16 min
·
Wynoochee Valley Road
Toward Wynoochee Lake
9
Turn left onto Wynoochee Wishkah Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wynoochee Wishkah Road
10
Continue on Wynooche Wishkah Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Wynooche Wishkah Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto 52070
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wishkah Road
12
Arrive at destination
52070
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from Oakville, WA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Oakville, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wishkah, WA
The final approach into Wishkah, 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
$8.81 one way
$17.62 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| premium | $5.77 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Wishkah, WA
Late night in Wishkah on Saturday
Local time
3:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
1h 10m 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 Oakville, WA to Wishkah, WA covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 12, US 12, Wynoochee Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21 miles from Oakville, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.81 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 Oakville, WA to Wishkah, WA is easy. At 1h 10m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 12 / East Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (US 12): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Oakville, WA and Wishkah, WA, road signs point toward Montesano, Aberdeen and Wynoochee Lake.
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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