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Trip from Ridgefield, WA to Fisher, WA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

22.1 mi

36 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Clark County, Washington, United States

Ridgefield, WA

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Downtown Fisher, WA, WA

Fisher, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ridgefield, WA to Fisher, WA covers 22.1 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 205, I 5, Pioneer Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on I 205. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.63 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

11.1 miles from Ridgefield, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 31m highway drive covering 22.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 205 and I 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.1 miles on I 205.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 205 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 205 and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 205): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Portland

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 5 South: Portland
7
8.9 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 205

Keep slight right at fork onto I 205 toward I 205 South: Salem

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 205 South: Salem
8
19 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward WA 14: Camas, City Center

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
7
19.1 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 14 East: Camas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward WA 14 East: Camas
7
21.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward Southeast 164th Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8 Toward Southeast 164th Avenue

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 Ridgefield, WA to Fisher, WA, road signs begin pointing toward City Center along the way.

City Center

19 mi in | ~26m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 205 10.1 mi 13m
I 5 5.9 mi 6m
Pioneer Street 2.7 mi 6m
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway 1.6 mi 1m
Southeast 164th Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Southeast Evergreen Highway <0.1 mi <1m
South 5th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 205 — 10.1 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield, WA and Fisher, WA.

1

Start on South 5th Avenue

96 ft · 6 sec · South 5th Avenue
2

Turn right onto Pioneer Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Street
3

Enter roundabout onto WA 501

117 ft · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
4

Continue on WA 501

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pioneer Street
5

Enter roundabout onto WA 501

135 ft · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
6

Continue on WA 501

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Pioneer Street
7

Enter roundabout onto Pioneer Street

134 ft · 2 sec · Pioneer Street
8

Continue on Pioneer Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Pioneer Street
9

Enter roundabout onto WA 501

140 ft · 2 sec · Pioneer Street
10

Continue on WA 501

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Pioneer Street
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto I 5

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 205

10 mi · 13 min · I 205
Toward I 205 South: Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Exit 27 Toward WA 14: Camas, City Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward WA 14 East: Camas Use the slight left lane.
16

Merge onto WA 14

1.6 mi · 1 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward Southeast 164th Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn right onto Southeast 164th Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Southeast 164th Avenue
Use the right lane.
19

Turn right onto Southeast Evergreen Highway

257 ft · 5 sec · Southeast Evergreen Highway
20

Arrive at destination

Southeast Evergreen Highway

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.1 miles from Ridgefield, WA, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.1 miles.

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 22 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 11.1 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fisher, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Ridgefield, WA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ridgefield, WA

This is one driving day of about 22.1 miles and 31m.

At 22.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 205 for about 10.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.1 mi from Ridgefield, WA · 16m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Mill Plain, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salmon Creek, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from Ridgefield, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fisher, WA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fisher, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.63 one way

$9.25 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $4.85 $9.70
premium $5.77 $5.02 $10.04
diesel $5.61 $4.88 $9.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ridgefield, WA

Afternoon in Ridgefield on Wednesday

Local time

4:07 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fisher, WA

Afternoon in Fisher on Wednesday

Local time

4:07 PM

PDT

Current temp

62°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

15 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

31m 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 Ridgefield, WA to Fisher, WA covers 22.1 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 205, I 5, Pioneer Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Ridgefield, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.63 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 205): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Ridgefield, WA to Fisher, WA, road signs begin pointing toward City Center along the way.

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