How far is Ahtanum, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Ahtanum, WA to Seattle, WA is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
153.79 mi
02h 33m
Flight
108.17 mi
174.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.17 mi
Kilometers
174.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.79 mi
Kilometers
247.5 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM PDT
Return by in Ahtanum
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ahtanum
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ahtanum
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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Ahtanum
75.3 mi
01h 16m
To Seattle
78.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ahtanum and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ahtanum and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on South 85th Avenue

    33 m · 9 sec · South 85th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Aspen Road

    110 m · 14 sec · Aspen Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 84th Avenue

    108 m · 18 sec · South 84th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ahtanum Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ahtanum Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 64th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 64th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Washington Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 40th Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · 40th Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensburg

    1455 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Selah Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Selah Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center

    881 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street, Convention Place

    1843 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ahtanum and Seattle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
107 mi · 70%
Selah Road
30.6 mi · 20%
40th Avenue
5.61 mi · 4%
West Washington Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
1.34 mi · 1%
Ahtanum Road
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

107 mi · 02h 02m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 16m from Ahtanum
Leave By
1:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ahtanum and Chance Light Rain near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ahtanum to Seattle?

The road trip is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Ahtanum and 78.5 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 1:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.42 one way or $56.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ahtanum and Chance Light Rain near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ahtanum and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 108.17 mi (174.09 km).

Ahtanum

#1 Ahtanum

Census designated place

Population3,601
Coordinates46.5595700, -120.6220100
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Seattle

#2 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: South 85th Avenue (-120.622102, 46.559572)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.54 L · about $28.42
Round trip
$56.83
10.86 gal · 41.08 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.42 $56.83
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.23 $60.46
Premium $5.77 $31.34 $62.67
Diesel $5.47 $29.69 $59.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ahtanum and Seattle. The current time is 02:41:07.

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.