How far is Chewelah, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Chewelah, WA to Seattle, WA is about 329.3 miles (530 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
329.31 mi
05h 26m
Flight
218.6 mi
351.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.6 mi
Kilometers
351.8 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.31 mi
Kilometers
529.98 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM PDT
Return by in Chewelah
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chewelah
2026-04-22T22:07
Arrive Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chewelah
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cascade Valley
WA

Census designated place

From Chewelah
163.8 mi
02h 43m
To Seattle
165.5 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Park Street

    16.5 mi · 20 min · North Park Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    56 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    12 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Spokane

    8.5 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Continue on North Browne Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · North Browne Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    218.5 mi · 3 hr 59 min

  14. 14

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    881 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street, Convention Place

    1843 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Browne Street
279 mi · 85%
North Park Street
29.6 mi · 9%
US 395
8.55 mi · 3%
I 5 North
0.9 mi
Madison Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

North Browne Street

Keep slight left

218 mi · 03h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.7 mi
218.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade Valley
02h 43m from Chewelah
Leave By
6:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chewelah and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 329.3 miles (530 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cascade Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.8 miles from Chewelah and 165.5 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.81 one way or $121.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chewelah and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cascade Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Lee Park
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Lee Park

Ephrata , WA
000131642100, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews Park
City of Ephrata
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

City of Ephrata

Ephrata , WA
121 Alder St SW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 2.7/5 3 reviews City government office
City of Moses Lake
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

City of Moses Lake

Moses Lake , WA
401 S Balsam St, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Rating 3.4/5 7 reviews City administration
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Ephrata Recreation Department

Ephrata , WA
121 Alder St SW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Park,Entertainment

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade Valley.

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

7 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ephrata, WA

26 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

27 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

41 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chewelah and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 218.6 mi (351.8 km).

Chewelah

#1 Chewelah

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates48.2762900, -117.7155200
Altitude508
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 Park Street (-117.715554, 48.276275)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.62 gal
43.99 L · about $60.81
Round trip
$121.61
23.24 gal · 87.98 L
Estimated CO2
103.3 kg one way
Round trip: 206.5 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $60.81 $121.61
Mid-grade $5.57 $64.69 $129.38
Premium $5.77 $67.06 $134.12
Diesel $5.47 $63.53 $127.05

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 Chewelah and Seattle. The current time is 22:07:04.

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.