How far is Cosmopolis, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Cosmopolis, WA to Seattle, WA is about 108.7 miles (175 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.73 mi
01h 57m
Flight
81.17 mi
130.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.17 mi
Kilometers
130.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.73 mi
Kilometers
174.99 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM PDT
Return by in Cosmopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cosmopolis
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Seattle
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cosmopolis
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
Lacey
WA

The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington.

From Cosmopolis
55.3 mi
00h 58m
To Seattle
53.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW
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 Cosmopolis and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    7 m · 3 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto F Street

    655 ft · 28 sec · F Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 107

    7 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1923 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    31.9 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street

    1359 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cosmopolis 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
97.8 mi · 90%
State Route 107
7.03 mi · 6%
1st Street
4.1 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Seneca Street
0.32 mi
F Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Keep slight right

31.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lacey
00h 58m from Cosmopolis
Leave By
2:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Cosmopolis 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 Cosmopolis to Seattle?

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (175 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Lacey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Cosmopolis and 53.4 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 2:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.09 one way or $40.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Cosmopolis and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Lacey

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 Lacey and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.6 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 1.3 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacey.

RAIL

Centennial Station

5 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

37 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

38 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

65 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cosmopolis and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 81.17 mi (130.63 km).

Cosmopolis

#1 Cosmopolis

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population1,680
Coordinates46.9553700, -123.7737800
Altitude8
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: F Street (-123.773834, 46.955415)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.52 L · about $20.09
Round trip
$40.19
7.68 gal · 29.04 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $20.09 $40.19
Mid-grade $5.57 $21.38 $42.75
Premium $5.77 $22.16 $44.32
Diesel $5.47 $20.99 $41.99

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 Cosmopolis and Seattle. The current time is 19:31:32.

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.