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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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.81 mi
02h 44m
Flight
98.98 mi
159.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.98 mi
Kilometers
159.29 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.81 mi
Kilometers
258.8 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Fri, Apr 24, 12:28 AM PDT
Return by in Entiat
Fri, Apr 24, 3:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Entiat
2026-04-23T21:43
Arrive Seattle
Fri, Apr 24, 12:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Entiat
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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Entiat
80.3 mi
01h 22m
To Seattle
80.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Entiat Way

    95 m · 12 sec · Entiat Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hyland Avenue

    30 m · 5 sec · Hyland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    15.1 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1469 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2681 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1584 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    42 m · 6 sec · US 2

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto US 2

    2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 2

    43 m · 3 sec · US 2

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2

    13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle

    1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US 97

    35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  19. 19

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    881 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street, Convention Place

    1843 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Entiat 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
83.4 mi · 52%
US 97
45.1 mi · 28%
US 2
14.3 mi · 9%
Hyland Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
I 5 North
0.9 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.8 mi
99 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 22m from Entiat
Leave By
1:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Entiat and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 98.98 mi (159.29 km).

Entiat

#1 Entiat

City in Chelan County, Washington

Population1,287
Coordinates47.6759600, -120.2084100
Altitude241
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: Entiat Way (-120.208521, 47.676002)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.48 L · about $29.67
Round trip
$59.34
11.34 gal · 42.96 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Entiat and Seattle. The current time is 21:43:42.

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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.