Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wishkah, WA
nicholas hatherly
Montesano, WA
Nishant Vyas
The drive from Wishkah, WA to Montesano, WA covers 17.5 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wynoochee Valley Road, Wynooche Wishkah Road, Wishkah Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on Wynoochee Valley Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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.
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 17.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near Wynooche Wishkah Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (Wynooche Wishkah Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (Wynoochee Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (South Fleet Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Wynooche Wishkah Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Wynoochee Valley Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Fleet Street
Navigation decision point
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wynoochee Valley Road | 8.8 mi | 16m |
| Wynooche Wishkah Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Wishkah Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Pioneer Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Wynoochee Wishkah Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Old 410 Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Fleet Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wishkah, WA and Montesano, WA.
Start on 52070
Turn left onto Wynooche Wishkah Road
Continue on Wynooche Wishkah Road
Continue on Wynoochee Wishkah Road
Turn right onto Wynoochee Valley Road
Continue on Old 410 Highway
Continue on West Pioneer Avenue
Turn left onto South Fleet Street
Turn uturn
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Wishkah on Saturday
Local time
4:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Montesano on Saturday
Local time
4:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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