How far is Entiat, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Entiat, WA to Seattle, WA is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Entiat and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Entiat and Seattle.
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Start on Entiat Way
95 m · 12 sec · Entiat Way
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Turn right onto Hyland Avenue
30 m · 5 sec · Hyland Avenue
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Turn right
15.1 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1469 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right
2681 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1584 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
42 m · 6 sec · US 2
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Exit the rotary onto US 2
2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2
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Keep slight left to continue on US 2
43 m · 3 sec · US 2
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Keep slight right to continue on US 2
13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2
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Turn left onto US 97
35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
827 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West
1648 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
83.1 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Entiat and Seattle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
83.1 mi · 01h 34m
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 Entiat and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Entiat to Seattle?
The road trip is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Entiat and 80.5 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99 miles (159.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 1:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.67 one way or $59.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Entiat and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near South 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 South Cle Elum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Entiat and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 98.98 mi (159.29 km).
#1 Entiat
City in Chelan County, Washington
| Population | 1,287 |
| Coordinates | 47.6759600, -120.2084100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $29.67 | $59.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $31.56 | $63.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $32.72 | $65.44 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $31.00 | $62.00 |
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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