How far is Elma, WA from Wishkah, WA?
The driving distance from Elma, WA to Wishkah, WA is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elma and Wishkah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elma and Wishkah.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
56 m · 13 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Monte Elma Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Monte Elma Road
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Turn left onto Schouweiler Road
1222 ft · 31 sec · Schouweiler Road
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Take the ramp slight right
133 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Olympic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Devonshire Road
1131 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Wynoochee Valley Road
8.8 mi · 17 min · Wynoochee Valley Road
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Turn left onto Wynoochee Wishkah Road
1 km · 2 min · Wynoochee Wishkah Road
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Continue on Wynooche Wishkah Road
3.9 mi · 10 min · Wynooche Wishkah Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wishkah Road
3 mi · 6 min · Wishkah Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wishkah Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elma and Wishkah.
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.
Wynoochee Valley Road
Continue on Wynoochee Valley Road
8.79 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Elma and Chance Light Rain near Wishkah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elma to Wishkah?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montesano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Elma and 13.7 miles from Wishkah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Elma and Chance Light Rain near Wishkah.
Stop Ideas Near Montesano
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montesano.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elma and Wishkah. Straight-line distance: 18.84 mi (30.32 km).
#1 Elma
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 3,378 |
| Coordinates | 47.0034300, -123.4087700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wishkah
Wishkah is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1178700, -123.7721100 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wishkah (-123.77211, 47.11787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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