Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Photo: Harrison Reilly
The drive from Salmon Creek, WA to Blurock Landing, WA covers 10.9 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 Northwest Lower River Road, I 5, East Fourth Plain Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Northwest Lower River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.29 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
5.5 miles from Salmon Creek, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
The drive from Salmon Creek, WA to Blurock Landing, WA covers 10.9 miles and takes about 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
242 ft
Total Descent
373 ft
Highest Point
223 ft
~2.7 mi in
Elevation Range
197 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northeast 20th Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northeast 20th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast Highway 99): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Northeast 99th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Northeast 20th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Northeast Highway 99
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Northeast 99th Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
On the drive from Salmon Creek, WA to Blurock Landing, WA, road signs begin pointing toward 4Th Plain Boulevard West along the way.
4Th Plain Boulevard West
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Lower River Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 5 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Highway 99 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 99th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Fourth Plain Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Strand Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 20th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Salmon Creek, WA and Blurock Landing, WA.
Start on Northeast Strand Road
Turn left onto Northeast 20th Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast Highway 99
Turn right onto Northeast 99th Street
Take the ramp
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
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 10.9 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.5 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.
Open the route before leaving Salmon Creek, 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 Salmon Creek, WA
This is one driving day of about 10.9 miles and 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.5 mi from Salmon Creek, WA · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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.
A short stop after about 10.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 5.5 miles from Salmon Creek, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Salmon Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Blurock Landing on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
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
5 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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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