How far is Cascade Valley, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Cascade Valley, WA to Seattle, WA is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cascade Valley and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cascade Valley and Seattle.
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Start on Arrow Street Northeast
621 ft · 29 sec · Arrow Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Clink Road Northeast
110 m · 19 sec · Clink Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Valley Road Northeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Valley Road Northeast
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Continue on West Valley Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Valley Road
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Turn right onto North Stratford Road
2540 ft · 1 min · North Stratford Road
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Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Take the ramp right
173.4 mi · 3 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center
881 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street, Convention Place
1843 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
760 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cascade Valley and Seattle.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Broadway Avenue
Take the ramp right
173 mi · 03h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cascade Valley and Sunny near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cascade Valley to Seattle?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Cascade Valley and 90.5 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 12:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.39 one way or $66.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cascade Valley and Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cle Elum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cascade Valley and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 144.29 mi (232.21 km).
#1 Cascade Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 2,246 |
| Coordinates | 47.1345900, -119.3280800 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $33.39 | $66.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.52 | $71.03 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.88 | $69.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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