How far is Wishkah, WA from Elma, WA?
The driving distance from Wishkah, WA to Elma, WA is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wishkah and Elma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wishkah and Elma.
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Start on Wishkah Road
3 mi · 6 min · Wishkah Road
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Turn left onto Wynooche Wishkah Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Wynooche Wishkah Road
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Continue on Wynooche Wishkah Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wynooche Wishkah Road
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Continue on Wynoochee Wishkah Road
1 km · 2 min · Wynoochee Wishkah Road
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Turn right onto Wynoochee Valley Road
8.8 mi · 16 min · Wynoochee Valley Road
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Continue on Old 410 Highway
138 m · 15 sec · Old 410 Highway
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Turn right onto Devonshire Road
726 ft · 21 sec · Devonshire Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 12 East: Olympia
1204 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Olympic Highway
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Turn left onto Schouweiler Road
1505 ft · 42 sec · Schouweiler Road
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Turn right onto Monte Elma Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Monte Elma Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
56 m · 13 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wishkah and Elma.
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
Turn right onto Wynoochee Valley Road
8.78 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Wishkah and Mostly Sunny near Elma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wishkah to Elma?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Montesano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Wishkah and 14.3 miles from Elma.
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 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny around Wishkah and Mostly Sunny near Elma.
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 Wishkah and Elma. Straight-line distance: 18.84 mi (30.32 km).
#1 Wishkah
Wishkah is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1178700, -123.7721100 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elma
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 3,378 |
| Coordinates | 47.0034300, -123.4087700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-123.408738, 47.003278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 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 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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