How far is Battle Ground, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Battle Ground, WA to Seattle, WA is about 160.9 miles (259 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.96 mi
02h 43m
Flight
126.47 mi
203.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.47 mi
Kilometers
203.54 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.96 mi
Kilometers
259.04 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM PDT
Return by in Battle Ground
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battle Ground
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battle Ground
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
Fords Prairie
WA

Census designated place

From Battle Ground
80.5 mi
01h 21m
To Seattle
80.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Northeast 219th Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Northeast 219th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Seattle

    2968 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    121.6 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    31.9 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street

    1359 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 219th Street
158 mi · 98%
East Main Street
2.22 mi · 1%
Seneca Street
0.32 mi
5th Avenue
0.12 mi
Madison Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Northeast 219th Street

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 17m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords Prairie
01h 21m from Battle Ground
Leave By
1:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Battle Ground and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Battle Ground to Seattle?

The road trip is about 160.9 miles (259 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Battle Ground and 80.5 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.72 one way or $59.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Battle Ground and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

3 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

32 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

66 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battle Ground and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 126.47 mi (203.54 km).

Battle Ground

#1 Battle Ground

City in Clark County, Washington

Population21,712
Coordinates45.7809500, -122.5334300
Altitude90
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: East Main Street (-122.533429, 45.780906)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.5 L · about $29.72
Round trip
$59.45
11.36 gal · 43 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $29.72 $59.45
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.62 $63.24
Premium $5.77 $32.78 $65.56
Diesel $5.47 $31.05 $62.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Battle Ground and Seattle. The current time is 00:21:11.

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.