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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.84 mi
01h 03m
Flight
45.26 mi
72.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.26 mi
Kilometers
72.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.84 mi
Kilometers
83.43 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in George
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM PDT
Return by in Coulee City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coulee City
2026-04-23T03:58
Arrive George
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coulee City
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
Soap Lake
WA

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

From Coulee City
26 mi
00h 31m
To George
25.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    55 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1683 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Coulee Corridor

    21.3 mi · 29 min · Coulee Corridor

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alder Street Northwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Alder Street Southwest

    2032 ft · 57 sec · Alder Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest

    120 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Basin Street Southwest

    19.9 mi · 27 min · Basin Street Southwest

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle

    1838 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 281 North: George

    1101 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1180 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Royal Anne Avenue

    1638 ft · 40 sec · Royal Anne Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Washington Way

    118 m · 11 sec · Washington Way

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coulee Corridor
21.3 mi · 41%
Basin Street Southwest
19.9 mi · 38%
Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
1.98 mi · 4%
I 90 West
1.75 mi · 3%
Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3%
Alder Street Southwest
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soap Lake
00h 31m from Coulee City
Leave By
4:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Soap Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Lee Park
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

Lee Park

Ephrata , WA
000131642100, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews Park
Soap Lake City Hall
Meeting point 2.6 mi away

Soap Lake City Hall

Soap Lake , WA
239 2nd Ave SE, Soap Lake, WA 98851
Rating 2.3/5 8 reviews City Hall
Grant County District Court
Nearby stop 2.9 mi away

Grant County District Court

Ephrata , WA
35 C St NW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 3.3/5 19 reviews City courthouse
Patrick Park
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Patrick Park

Ephrata , WA
000130478000, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Soap Lake.

RAIL

Ephrata

9 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

11 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

32 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

37 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coulee City and George. Straight-line distance: 45.26 mi (72.84 km).

Coulee City

#1 Coulee City

Town of the United States

Population560
Coordinates47.6112600, -119.2922500
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
George

#2 George

City in Washington, USA

Population517
Coordinates47.0790200, -119.8558800
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-119.29225, 47.611142)
End: Washington Way (-119.85589, 47.07902)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.92 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.15
3.66 gal · 13.84 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Coulee City and George. The current time is 03:58:07.

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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.