How far is Brush Prairie, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Brush Prairie, WA to Seattle, WA is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
164.22 mi
02h 47m
Flight
129.83 mi
208.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.83 mi
Kilometers
208.94 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.22 mi
Kilometers
264.28 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM PDT
Return by in Brush Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brush Prairie
2026-04-19T02:43
Arrive Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brush Prairie
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 Brush Prairie
81.7 mi
01h 23m
To Seattle
82.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 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 Brush Prairie and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brush Prairie and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 153rd Street

    69 m · 14 sec · Northeast 153rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast Caples Road

    1640 ft · 40 sec · Northeast Caples Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast 117th Avenue

    1472 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 117th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast 154th Street

    1565 ft · 27 sec · Northeast 154th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast 112th Avenue

    578 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 112th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast 156th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 156th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast 92nd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 92nd Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 179th Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Northeast 179th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Seattle

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    123.7 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    31.9 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street

    1359 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brush Prairie 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
156 mi · 95%
Northeast 179th Street
4.02 mi · 2%
Northeast 92nd Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Northeast 156th Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Seneca Street
0.32 mi
Northeast Caples Road
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 20m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
129.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords Prairie
01h 23m from Brush Prairie
Leave By
12:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Brush Prairie 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 Brush Prairie to Seattle?

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 81.7 miles from Brush Prairie and 82.5 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 12:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.35 one way or $60.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Brush Prairie and Chance Light Rain 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 Brush Prairie and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 129.83 mi (208.94 km).

Brush Prairie

#1 Brush Prairie

Census designated place in Clark County, Washington

Population2,652
Coordinates45.7328900, -122.5464900
Altitude92
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: Northeast 153rd Street (-122.546485, 45.732924)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.94 L · about $30.35
Round trip
$60.70
11.6 gal · 43.88 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.35 $60.70
Mid-grade $5.57 $32.29 $64.58
Premium $5.77 $33.47 $66.94
Diesel $5.47 $31.71 $63.42

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 Brush Prairie and Seattle. The current time is 02:43:01.

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.