Origin
Perry, WA
Afternoon in Perry on Friday
Local time
4:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perry, WA to Mesa, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
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 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perry, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Perry, WA to Mesa, WA covers 48.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WA 260, WA 261, Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.1 miles on WA 260. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 48.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m 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 is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 48.2 miles, with most of the trip on WA 260 and WA 261. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.1 miles on WA 260.
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 24.1 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 0.3 miles in near WA 261.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Perry, WA to Mesa, WA is easy. At 1h 21m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (WA 261): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (WA 260): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WA 261
Turn left onto WA 261
Navigation decision point
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
WA 260
At end of road, turn left onto WA 260
Navigation decision point
4
38.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
38.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
46.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward WA 17 North: Mesa, Moses Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 17 North: Mesa, Moses Lake
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 260 | 24.1 mi | 42m |
| WA 261 | 13.8 mi | 24m |
| Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway | 8.2 mi | 8m |
| WA 17 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pepiot Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| First Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 260
— 24.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry, WA and Mesa, WA.
1
Start on this road
0.3 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
2
Turn left onto WA 261
14 mi
·
24 min
·
WA 261
3
At end of road, turn left onto WA 260
24 mi
·
42 min
·
WA 260
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto US 395
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward WA 17 North: Mesa, Moses Lake
7
Turn right onto WA 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 17
8
Turn left onto Pepiot Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pepiot Road
9
Turn straight onto First Avenue
458 ft
·
12 sec
·
First Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
First Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Perry, WA · 44m 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Perry, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mesa, WA
The final approach into Mesa, 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
Mesa, WA
Afternoon in Mesa on Friday
Local time
4:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°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 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 21m 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 Perry, WA to Mesa, WA covers 48.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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 Perry, 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 Perry, WA to Mesa, WA is easy. At 1h 21m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (WA 261): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (WA 260): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Perry, WA to Mesa, 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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