Origin
Wilbur, WA
Afternoon in Wilbur on Friday
Local time
1:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilbur, WA to Almira, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilbur, WA
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Almira, WA
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Trip Overview
Wilbur to Almira is 11.9 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Sunset Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Washington state, transitioning from the Pacific Coast region to another area within the same region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating local roads than a continuous highway journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination or the flexibility to add it to a longer itinerary without significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," with 0% highway share. You'll primarily be on Sunset Highway, East Main Street, and Northwest Main Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.7 miles, which occurs on Sunset Highway. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation due to the numerous turns, rather than long stretches of steady cruising. It's a route that emphasizes local road conditions and frequent adjustments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunset Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 11.9 miles in near North 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wilbur, WA to Almira, WA is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 11.9 miles (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
11.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North 3rd Street
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Highway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sunset Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilbur, WA and Almira, WA.
1
Start on US 2
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northwest Main Avenue
2
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Avenue
3
Continue on US 2
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Sunset Highway
4
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 3rd Street
6
Arrive at destination
North 3rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.98 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Almira, WA
Afternoon in Almira on Friday
Local time
1:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°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
1 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
15m 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 Wilbur, WA to Almira, WA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunset Highway, East Main Street, Northwest Main Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Wilbur, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.49 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 Wilbur, WA to Almira, WA is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 11.9 miles (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Wilbur, WA to Almira, 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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