How far is Coulee City, WA from George, WA?
The driving distance from Coulee City, WA to George, WA is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coulee City and George.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coulee City and George.
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Start on West Main Street
55 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1683 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
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Turn left onto Coulee Corridor
21.3 mi · 29 min · Coulee Corridor
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest
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Continue on Alder Street Southwest
2032 ft · 57 sec · Alder Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
120 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Basin Street Southwest
19.9 mi · 27 min · Basin Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1838 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 281 North: George
1101 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
1180 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Royal Anne Avenue
1638 ft · 40 sec · Royal Anne Avenue
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Turn straight onto Washington Way
118 m · 11 sec · Washington Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coulee City and George.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Coulee Corridor
Turn left onto Coulee Corridor
21.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Coulee City and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near George.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coulee City to George?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Soap Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Coulee City and 25.8 miles from George.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coulee City and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near George.
Stop Ideas Near Soap Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Lee Park
Soap Lake City Hall
Grant County District Court
Patrick Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Soap Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coulee City and George. Straight-line distance: 45.26 mi (72.84 km).
#1 Coulee City
Town of the United States
| Population | 560 |
| Coordinates | 47.6112600, -119.2922500 |
| Altitude | 484 |
| Country | United States |
#2 George
City in Washington, USA
| Population | 517 |
| Coordinates | 47.0790200, -119.8558800 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Way (-119.85589, 47.07902)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $9.58 | $19.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.00 | $20.01 |
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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