How far is Almira, WA from Creston, WA?

The driving distance from Almira, WA to Creston, WA is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.66 mi
00h 23m
Flight
19.84 mi
31.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.84 mi
Kilometers
31.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.66 mi
Kilometers
33.25 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Creston
Fri, Nov 6, 4:17 PM PST
Return by in Almira
Fri, Nov 6, 4:41 PM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Almira
2026-11-06T15:54
Arrive Creston
Fri, Nov 6, 4:17 PM PST
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Almira
10:00 PM PST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wilbur
WA

Town of the United States

From Almira
10.3 mi
00h 11m
To Creston
10.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM PST
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
48°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM PST
Wind
7 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Almira and Creston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Almira and Creston.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    8 m · 6 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2632 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    61 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Sunset Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Avenue

    1052 ft · 30 sec · West Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Main Avenue

    1809 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Main Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    837 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Avenue

    2392 ft · 1 min · East Main Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Watson Street

    1805 ft · 44 sec · West Watson Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Watson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Almira and Creston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
18.6 mi · 90%
West Main Street
0.5 mi · 2%
East Main Avenue
0.45 mi · 2%
Northwest Main Avenue
0.34 mi · 2%
West Watson Street
0.34 mi · 2%
West Main Avenue
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Turn left onto Sunset Highway

10.9 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilbur
00h 11m from Almira
Leave By
7:42 PM PST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Almira and Mostly Cloudy near Creston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Almira to Creston?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wilbur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Almira and 10.3 miles from Creston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.74 one way or $7.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Almira and Mostly Cloudy near Creston.

Stop Ideas Near Wilbur

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wilbur and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 1.5 mi away

United States Postal Service

Wilbur , WA
5 SW Broadway St, Wilbur, WA 99185
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Almira City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Almira City Hall

Almira , WA
19 N 3rd St, Almira, WA 99103
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Community Center
Nearby stop 1.5 mi away

Community Center

Wilbur , WA
1-99 SW Railroad Ave, Wilbur, WA 99185
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilbur.

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

76 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
RAIL

Ephrata

80 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

82 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

84 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Almira and Creston. Straight-line distance: 19.84 mi (31.93 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Almira

Town of the United States

Population280
Coordinates47.7109800, -118.9408500
Altitude585
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Creston

Town in Washington, United States

Population232
Coordinates47.7584900, -118.5197200
Altitude744
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-118.940862, 47.71098)
End: East Watson Street (-118.519722, 47.758633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $3.74
Round trip
$7.48
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.13 $3.74 $7.48
Mid-grade $5.42 $3.96 $7.92
Premium $5.67 $4.14 $8.28
Diesel $7.24 $5.29 $10.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Almira and Creston. The current time is 15:54:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.