How far is Ocean Shores, WA from Deer Lodge, MT?
The driving distance from Ocean Shores, WA to Deer Lodge, MT is about 671.1 miles (1080.1 km), with a travel time of about 12h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 542.6 miles (873.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ocean Shores and Deer Lodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Shores and Deer Lodge.
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Start on Canal Drive Southeast
1573 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
86 m · 12 sec · Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Canal Drive Southeast
2373 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
897 ft · 33 sec · Ocean Lake Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast
42 m · 4 sec · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Damon Road
1843 ft · 52 sec · Damon Road
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Continue on State Route 115
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 115
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Turn right onto State Route 109
14.6 mi · 21 min · State Route 109
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Continue on West Emerson Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto Simpson Avenue
2.9 mi · 7 min · Simpson Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Park Street
1956 ft · 1 min · North Park Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street
7 m · 1 sec · South F Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South F Street
686 ft · 35 sec · South F Street
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Turn left onto East Heron Street
839 ft · 24 sec · East Heron Street
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Continue on Hornsby Way
145 m · 14 sec · Hornsby Way
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Turn right onto East Wishkah Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street
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Continue on Olympic Highway
19.1 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway
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Continue straight
21.1 mi · 26 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
2818 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right
278.6 mi · 4 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Deer Lodge
1257 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Saint Mary's Avenue
1356 ft · 60 sec · Saint Mary's Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Mary's Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean Shores and Deer Lodge.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
Merge slight right
279 mi · 04h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving Ocean Shores and Partly Sunny near Deer Lodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ocean Shores to Deer Lodge?
The road trip is about 671.1 miles (1080.1 km) and usually takes 12h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ritzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 332.2 miles from Ocean Shores and 339 miles from Deer Lodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 542.6 miles (873.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $118.00 one way or $235.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 210.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ocean Shores and Deer Lodge, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Ocean Shores and Partly Sunny near Deer Lodge.
Stop Ideas Near Ritzville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ritzville Park
Ritzville City Hall
Ritzville Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ritzville.
Ritzville, Washington
Moses Lake, Washington
Colfax, Washington
Ephrata
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Shores and Deer Lodge. Straight-line distance: 542.57 mi (873.19 km).
#1 Ocean Shores
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,724 |
| Coordinates | 46.9737000, -124.1562900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deer Lodge
City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,805 |
| Coordinates | 46.3957600, -112.7300400 |
| Altitude | 1392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deer Lodge (-112.73004, 46.39576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1080 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 22m |
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 | $4.98 | $118.00 | $235.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $124.15 | $248.31 |
| Premium | $5.51 | $130.38 | $260.76 |
| Diesel | $7.13 | $168.77 | $337.53 |
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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