Origin
Ocean Shores, WA
Morning in Ocean Shores on Saturday
Local time
6:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Shores, 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 4m
Distance
37.6 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Shores, WA
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Wishkah, WA
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Trip Overview
Ocean Shores to Wishkah is 37.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via US 101, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two coastal communities. You'll experience a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it an easy addition to a day exploring the Washington coast. Consider this route for its simplicity and short duration, perfect for a quick transit or an extension of your coastal adventures.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 48% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 101, State Route 109, and Ocean Beach Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 10 miles on US 101. Expect the road conditions to vary, transitioning from potentially more winding coastal roads to straighter highway sections as you progress inland. It’s not a monotonous journey, but rather a pleasant blend of different road types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.5 miles (Point Brown Avenue Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles (WA 115 / Damon Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
2.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Point Brown Avenue Northeast
Enter roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
|
WA 115 / Damon Road
At end of road, turn right onto WA 115 / Damon Road
Navigation decision point
5
19.7 mi into trip
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~33m in
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US 101
At end of road, turn left onto US 101
Navigation decision point
5
36.7 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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52070 / Wishkah Road
At end of road, turn left onto 52070 / Wishkah Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 101 | 10 mi | 12m |
| State Route 109 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Ocean Beach Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Youmans Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| East Hoquiam Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Point Brown Avenue Northeast | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| State Route 115 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hoquiam Wishkah Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 101
— 10 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Shores, WA and Wishkah, WA.
1
Start on Canal Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
2
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
282 ft
·
12 sec
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Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
3
Turn straight onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
4
Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Ocean Lake Way Northeast
5
Turn right onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
6
Enter roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
136 ft
·
3 sec
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
7
Continue on Point Brown Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Point Brown Avenue Northeast
8
At end of road, turn right onto WA 115
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Damon Road
9
Continue on WA 115
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 115
10
Turn right onto WA 109
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 109
11
Turn left onto Powell Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Powell Road
12
Turn right onto Grass Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Grass Creek Road
13
Turn right onto Ocean Beach Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Ocean Beach Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 101
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 101
15
Turn right onto 94452
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Youmans Road
16
Continue on East Hoquiam Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Hoquiam Road
17
Turn left onto Hoquiam Wishkah Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hoquiam Wishkah Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto 52070
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wishkah Road
19
Arrive at destination
52070
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Ocean Shores, WA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Ocean Shores, 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
$7.87 one way
$15.74 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Wishkah on Saturday
Local time
6:09 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
9 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 4m 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 Ocean Shores, WA to Wishkah, WA covers 37.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 101, State Route 109, Ocean Beach Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Ocean Shores, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.87 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 4m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.5 miles (Point Brown Avenue Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles (WA 115 / Damon Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ocean Shores, WA to Wishkah, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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