How far is McCleary, WA from Wishkah, WA?

The driving distance from McCleary, WA to Wishkah, WA is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.34 mi
00h 59m
Flight
24.25 mi
39.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.25 mi
Kilometers
39.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.34 mi
Kilometers
56.87 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wishkah
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 AM PDT
Return by in McCleary
Sat, Apr 18, 3:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCleary
2026-04-18T01:28
Arrive Wishkah
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCleary
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Montesano
WA

City in Washington, United States

From McCleary
17.6 mi
00h 29m
To Wishkah
17.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McCleary and Wishkah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McCleary and Wishkah.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    136 m · 20 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Maple Street

    1409 ft · 50 sec · West Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    116 m · 19 sec · South 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Simpson Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Simpson Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 108

    529 ft · 20 sec · State Route 108

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    11.2 mi · 14 min · Olympic Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Devonshire Road

    1131 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Wynoochee Valley Road

    8.8 mi · 17 min · Wynoochee Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wynoochee Wishkah Road

    1 km · 2 min · Wynoochee Wishkah Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Wynooche Wishkah Road

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Wynooche Wishkah Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wishkah Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Wishkah Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wishkah Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McCleary and Wishkah.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
11.2 mi · 32%
Wynoochee Valley Road
8.79 mi · 25%
Wynooche Wishkah Road
3.94 mi · 11%
Wishkah Road
3.01 mi · 9%
West Simpson Avenue
0.74 mi · 2%
Wynoochee Wishkah Road
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Continue on Olympic Highway

11.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montesano
00h 29m from McCleary
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving McCleary 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 McCleary to Wishkah?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 17.6 miles from McCleary and 17.7 miles from Wishkah.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around McCleary and Chance Light Rain near Wishkah.

Stop Ideas Near Montesano

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montesano, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centralia station

58 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

61 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

90 mi away
900 Marine Drive
BUS

Warrenton, Oregon

94 mi away
695 S. Highway 101

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCleary and Wishkah. Straight-line distance: 24.25 mi (39.03 km).

McCleary

#1 McCleary

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population1,830
Coordinates47.0531500, -123.2654300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wishkah

Wishkah is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.1178700, -123.7721100
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: McCleary (-123.26543, 47.05315)
End: Wishkah (-123.77211, 47.11787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.96 $13.92
Premium $5.77 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.47 $6.83 $13.67

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between McCleary and Wishkah. The current time is 01:28:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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