Origin
Salmon Creek, WA
Afternoon in Salmon Creek on Friday
Local time
12:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salmon Creek, WA to Heisson, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salmon Creek, WA
Ken Cheatham
Heisson, WA
Freek Wolsink
Trip Overview
The drive from Salmon Creek, WA to Heisson, WA covers 15.7 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest 10th Avenue, Northeast 159th Street, Northwest 10th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.5 miles on Southwest 10th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 15.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest 10th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 1.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 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.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.5 miles (Northeast 134th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Northeast 159th Street): 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.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northeast 20th Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast 20th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Northeast 134th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 134th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Northeast 159th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Northeast 92nd Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Northeast 92nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Northeast 112th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Northeast 112th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 10th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 159th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 10th Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Salmon Creek Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 156th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 147th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 117th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 279th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest 10th Avenue
— 1.5 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salmon Creek, WA and Heisson, WA.
1
Start on Northeast Strand Road
264 ft
·
51 sec
·
Northeast Strand Road
2
Turn left onto Northeast 20th Avenue
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northeast 20th Avenue
3
Turn right onto Northeast Highway 99
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Northeast Highway 99
4
Continue on Northeast 20th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast 20th Avenue
5
Turn right onto Northeast 134th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 134th Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Northeast Salmon Creek Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Salmon Creek Avenue
7
Continue on Northeast Salmon Creek Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Salmon Creek Street
8
Continue on Northeast 64th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Northeast 64th Avenue
9
Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 159th Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto Northeast 92nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Northeast 92nd Avenue
11
Continue on Northeast 156th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 156th Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto Northeast 112th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Northeast 112th Avenue
13
Continue on Northeast 154th Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northeast 154th Street
14
Turn left onto WA 503
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 117th Avenue
15
Continue on WA 503
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 122nd Avenue
16
Continue on WA 503
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 10th Avenue
17
Continue on WA 503
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 10th Avenue
18
Turn right onto Northwest 25th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 25th Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 132nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northeast 132nd Avenue
20
Turn right onto Northeast 249th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 249th Street
21
Turn left onto Northeast 142nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast 142nd Avenue
22
Keep slight right at fork onto Northeast Axford Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northeast Axford Road
23
Continue on Northeast 147th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 147th Avenue
24
Continue on Northeast 279th Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northeast 279th Street
25
Continue on Northeast Boutelle Road
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Northeast Boutelle Road
26
Continue on Northeast 279th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 279th Street
27
Turn left onto Northeast 176th Place
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northeast 176th Place
28
Arrive at destination
Northeast 176th Place
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.29 one way
$6.57 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Heisson, WA
Afternoon in Heisson on Friday
Local time
12:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
10 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
27m 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 Salmon Creek, WA to Heisson, WA covers 15.7 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 10th Avenue, Northeast 159th Street, Northwest 10th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Salmon Creek, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.29 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northeast 20th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Northeast 134th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Northeast 159th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Salmon Creek, WA to Heisson, 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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