How far is Wishkah, WA from Montesano, WA?

The driving distance from Wishkah, WA to Montesano, WA is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.5 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.36 mi
19.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.36 mi
Kilometers
19.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.5 mi
Kilometers
28.17 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montesano
Fri, Apr 17, 10:56 PM PDT
Return by in Wishkah
Fri, Apr 17, 11:26 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wishkah
2026-04-17T22:26
Arrive Montesano
Fri, Apr 17, 10:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

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

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

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
Central Park
WA

Public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States

From Wishkah
8.8 mi
00h 14m
To Montesano
8.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wishkah Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Wishkah Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wynooche Wishkah Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Wynooche Wishkah Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Wynooche Wishkah Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wynooche Wishkah Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wynoochee Wishkah Road

    1 km · 2 min · Wynoochee Wishkah Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wynoochee Valley Road

    8.8 mi · 16 min · Wynoochee Valley Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old 410 Highway

    621 ft · 17 sec · Old 410 Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Pioneer Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Pioneer Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Fleet Street

    528 ft · 20 sec · South Fleet Street

  9. 9

    Turn uturn

    108 m · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wynoochee Valley Road
8.78 mi · 50%
Wynooche Wishkah Road
3.94 mi · 22%
Wishkah Road
3.01 mi · 17%
West Pioneer Avenue
0.84 mi · 5%
Wynoochee Wishkah Road
0.63 mi · 4%
Old 410 Highway
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Park
00h 14m from Wishkah
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Wishkah and Partly Sunny near Montesano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wishkah to Montesano?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Central Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Wishkah and 8.8 miles from Montesano.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny around Wishkah and Partly Sunny near Montesano.

Stop Ideas Near Central Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Central Park, 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 Central Park.

RAIL

Centralia station

63 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

68 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

88 mi away
900 Marine Drive
BUS

Warrenton, Oregon

92 mi away
695 S. Highway 101

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wishkah and Montesano. Straight-line distance: 12.36 mi (19.89 km).

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#1 Wishkah

Wishkah is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.1178700, -123.7721100
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Montesano

#2 Montesano

City in Washington, United States

Population4,074
Coordinates46.9812100, -123.6026600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Wishkah Road (-123.771993, 47.11769)
End: (-123.602765, 46.98121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.34 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.49
1.24 gal · 4.68 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.24 $6.49
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.45 $6.90
Premium $5.77 $3.58 $7.16
Diesel $5.47 $3.39 $6.78

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 Wishkah and Montesano. The current time is 22:26:41.

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.