Origin
Orchards, WA
Night in Orchards on Saturday
Local time
11:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Trip from Orchards, WA to Blurock Landing, WA
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Photo: Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Orchards, WA to Blurock Landing, WA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WA 500, Northwest Lower River Road, East Fourth Plain Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on WA 500. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.50 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6 miles from Orchards, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Orchards, WA to Blurock Landing, WA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
135 ft
Total Descent
337 ft
Highest Point
252 ft
~2 mi in
Elevation Range
226 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northeast 109th Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 11.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northeast 109th Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Northeast Rosewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Northeast Rosewood Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward WA 500 West
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward 4th Plain Boulevard West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Orchards, WA to Blurock Landing, WA, road signs begin pointing toward 4Th Plain Boulevard West along the way.
4Th Plain Boulevard West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 500 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Lower River Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Gher Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 5 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Fourth Plain Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Covington Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Rosewood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchards, WA and Blurock Landing, WA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast Rosewood Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast Covington Road
Continue on Northeast Gher Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto WA 500
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto WA 501
Continue on WA 501
Continue on WA 501
Turn left
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.
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 11.9 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blurock Landing, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
Open the route before leaving Orchards, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Orchards, WA
This is one driving day of about 11.9 miles and 20m.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6 mi from Orchards, WA · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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
A short stop after about 11.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 6 miles from Orchards, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blurock Landing, WA
The final approach into Blurock Landing, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Blurock Landing, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.70 | $5.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Local time and weather at both ends of the drive
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Destination
Blurock Landing, WA
Night in Blurock Landing on Saturday
Local time
11:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Along the Route
41°F
Vancouver, WA
6 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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