How Much Does Gas Cost To Drive From Washington To Anywhere? [Interactive Map]

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Here’s the thing about driving anywhere from Washington: you’re starting in the far northwest corner, so even the “cheap” trips aren’t that cheap. The closest drive, Oregon, runs about $86 one way. The most expensive, Maine, hits $642 — a 45-hour haul whose fastest route actually ducks through Canada. Everything else lands in between, decided by how far you’re going and what gas costs in each state along the way.

We built an interactive map that lays it all out for every state at once.

Most gas calculators give you one number off a single national average. This one is different: it charges each state’s real gas price for the miles you actually drive inside that state. Washington’s $5.50+ gas only counts for the Washington miles; cheap Texas gas only counts for the Texas miles. You also get an MPG box right on the map — punch in your car’s real number and every figure recalculates on the spot.

Gas cost to drive from
Washington to anywhere

Based on actual routes from Wenatchee, WA · Each state uses its own gas price
AAA June 2026 · One way · Hover any state

Your car’s MPG: (default 20)

$86

$642

⚠️ Alaska: The Special Case
Total: ~2,345 miles · ~42 hours · Passport required · Route through British Columbia & Yukon · Estimated gas cost ~$650 one way

How We Calculate Gas Cost From Washington To Every State

The ground rules behind every number on this map:

Vehicle: 20 MPG — a fair average for most cars and SUVs (change it with the MPG box on the map)
Routes: Real driving routes out of Wenatchee, not straight-line distance
Destination: The geographic center city of each state
Gas prices: Each state’s own AAA average — never a national blend
Data source: AAA Gas Prices, June 2026
Direction: One way from Wenatchee, Washington

One note specific to Washington: because Wenatchee sits up in the corner, a lot of eastern states have two sensible routes — the northern line through Montana, or the southern line through Oregon and Utah. We followed whichever one Google Maps actually picks for each destination.

Cheapest And Most Expensive Drives From Washington

Oregon is the cheapest drive at $86 — but notice that’s already pricier than the cheapest trip from most states. Out of Wenatchee’s corner, even “next door” is a few hundred miles, and Northwest gas is among the steepest in the country.
Maine is the most expensive at $642 — a 2,940-mile, 45-hour marathon whose quickest path crosses into Ontario and Quebec. You’ll want a passport, and the Canadian gas is part of why it tops the list.
California is the steal of the trip: $248 for 907 miles, closer and cheaper than almost any state back east.
Florida is the best value for the sheer distance: $606 covers 2,964 miles — the longest drive on the board — riding cheap southern gas most of the way.
The corner tax is real. Nearly every eastern state lands at 40+ hours, because you have to cross the entire width of the country before the trip even feels like it’s started.

How Long Does It Take To Drive From Washington To Every State?

Cost is only half of it — the other half is how many hours you’ll live in that driver’s seat. We mapped the time too, and from up here it’s a wide spread: a quick 5h35m down to Oregon, all the way out to a 45-hour slog to Maine.

Drive time from
Washington to anywhere

Rounded to nearest 5 min · No traffic · Direct route from Wenatchee, WA
AAA June 2026 · One way · Hover any state

Your car’s MPG: (adjusts gas cost in tooltip)

5h35m

45h

Alaska: The Special Case
Total: ~2,345 miles · ~42 hours · Passport required · Route through British Columbia & Yukon · Estimated gas cost ~$650 one way

Gas Cost And Drive Time From Washington To Every State

Sorted by cost, lowest to highest. All figures one way from Wenatchee, Washington, at 20 MPG.

State	Gas Cost	Drive Time	Miles	Gas Price There
Oregon	$86	5h 35m	325 mi	$5.01
Idaho	$143	9h 50m	580 mi	$4.43
Montana	$148	10h	638 mi	$4.25
Nevada	$193	11h 40m	762 mi	$4.93
Utah	$211	13h 15m	892 mi	$4.31
Wyoming	$222	14h 40m	986 mi	$4.23
California	$248	14h 50m	907 mi	$5.76
North Dakota	$256	16h 45m	1,164 mi	$3.86
South Dakota	$259	17h 55m	1,170 mi	$3.98
Colorado	$288	19h 5m	1,256 mi	$4.13
Nebraska	$296	20h 35m	1,358 mi	$3.91
Minnesota	$313	21h	1,457 mi	$3.88
Arizona	$314	19h 40m	1,293 mi	$4.44
New Mexico	$317	21h 25m	1,403 mi	$3.94
Iowa	$349	23h 40m	1,632 mi	$3.73
Kansas	$364	23h 40m	1,683 mi	$3.74
Wisconsin	$366	25h	1,731 mi	$3.89
Missouri	$385	27h	1,816 mi	$3.76
Illinois	$402	28h	1,907 mi	$4.40
Oklahoma	$409	27h	1,932 mi	$3.58
Texas	$417	29h	1,932 mi	$3.54
Arkansas	$441	31h	2,117 mi	$3.70
Indiana	$443	31h	2,116 mi	$3.36
Michigan	$454	32h	2,150 mi	$4.20
Ohio	$470	33h	2,249 mi	$4.09
Kentucky	$474	33h	2,283 mi	$3.65
Mississippi	$481	35h	2,330 mi	$3.68
Tennessee	$481	34h	2,311 mi	$3.64
Louisiana	$493	35h	2,389 mi	$3.67
Alabama	$506	37h	2,464 mi	$3.70
West Virginia	$517	37h	2,489 mi	$4.04
Georgia	$538	38h	2,609 mi	$3.77
Virginia	$540	39h	2,605 mi	$3.83
Pennsylvania	$542	38h	2,590 mi	$4.23
Maryland	$544	38h	2,607 mi	$3.85
North Carolina	$554	40h	2,682 mi	$3.71
South Carolina	$558	40h	2,719 mi	$3.70
Delaware	$564	40h	2,714 mi	$3.82
New York	$566	40h	2,696 mi	$4.38
New Jersey	$576	41h	2,752 mi	$4.13
Connecticut	$590	42h	2,818 mi	$4.24
Rhode Island	$603	43h	2,884 mi	$4.08
Florida	$606	43h	2,964 mi	$3.86
Massachusetts	$606	43h	2,881 mi	$4.20
Vermont	$607	43h	2,882 mi	$4.32
New Hampshire	$616	44h	2,932 mi	$4.17
Maine †	$642	45h	2,940 mi	$4.17
Alaska ⚠️	~$650	~42h	~2,345 mi	varies*

† Maine’s fastest route from Wenatchee cuts through Ontario and Quebec, so it needs a passport and the cost includes estimated Canadian gas. *Alaska gas price varies by province; estimate uses a blended rate. All figures one way from Wenatchee, WA, at 20 MPG. AAA averages (US) and CAA/national averages (Canada), June 2026.

Times are no traffic, direct route, rounded to the nearest 5 minutes. Real world drive time will vary — budget extra for stops, construction, and the inevitable “we need snacks” moment 40 miles before the exit. 😄

Can You Drive From Washington To Alaska?

Yes — and here’s a small perk of starting in the corner: Washington has the shortest drive to Alaska of any state in the lower 48. It’s still a serious expedition, just a less brutal one than from out east.

Total miles: approximately 2,345 one way
Drive time: roughly 42 hours
Passport required: you cross through British Columbia and Yukon
Route: Washington → British Columbia → Yukon → Alaska
Estimated gas cost: approximately $650 one way

From Washington you head straight north into Canada, so the route only touches two provinces instead of the four the eastern maps slog through. British Columbia is the priciest leg, but the whole Canadian stretch is shorter here — which is why this Alaska run comes in well under $700.

Worth knowing: some states issue Enhanced Driver’s Licenses that allow land border crossings into Canada without a full passport. Check with your state’s DMV before you go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does each state show a different gas price?

Because gas actually costs different amounts in different states. California and Washington run over $5.50 a gallon. Texas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee often sit under $3.65. If we used Washington’s price for the entire trip, you’d get a completely wrong number for anything far from home. We use the actual price in each state for the miles you drive there.

Why is the destination the center of the state and not a major city?

Using the geographic center of each state gives everyone a fair, consistent target. If we picked major cities, some states would look artificially cheap or expensive just because their biggest city happens to sit near a border. The center point puts every state on equal footing.

Does this include the full round trip?

No — all numbers are one way. Double it for a rough round trip estimate, though your return cost may vary a little depending on gas prices when you travel.

What if my car gets better gas mileage than 20 MPG?

Use the MPG box above the map — type your number and every cost updates instantly.

How current are the gas prices?

Gas prices are based on AAA state averages from June 2026. Gas prices change constantly — for the most current numbers before your trip, check aaa.com/gas.

Ready To Start Planning?

Now that you know what gas will cost, the fun part is deciding where to point the car. Check out our Washington road trip guides for ideas on where to stop and what to see — whether you’re staying close with the North Cascades and the coast, or using that corner location as a launchpad for something much bigger.

Hi, I’m Alice. I’ve been running Road Trip Owl for five years and taking 6+ multi-day road trips a year (plus more weekend escapes than I can count). These maps come from the real road — real routes, real prices, no national averages.