Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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
McCleary, WA
William Jacobs
The drive from Wishkah, WA to McCleary, WA covers 35.6 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Olympic Highway, Wynoochee Valley Road, WA 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on Olympic Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 35.6 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 16.4 miles in near Devonshire Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles (Devonshire Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 34.3 miles (WA 108 / State Route 108): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Devonshire Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 12 East: Olympia
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto WA 108 / State Route 108
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto WA 108 / West Simpson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South 7th Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Highway | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| Wynoochee Valley Road | 8.8 mi | 16m |
| WA 8 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Wynooche Wishkah Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Wishkah Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Simpson Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Wynoochee Wishkah Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Maple Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wishkah, WA and McCleary, 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
Turn right onto Devonshire Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 12
Continue on WA 8
Turn left onto WA 108
At end of road, turn right onto WA 108
Turn right onto South 7th Street
Turn left onto West Maple Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Wishkah, WA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Wishkah, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into McCleary, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.45 one way
$14.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.81 | $15.63 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.08 | $16.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Wishkah on Saturday
Local time
6:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in McCleary on Saturday
Local time
6:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°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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