How far is Garrett, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Garrett, WA to Seattle, WA is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garrett and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garrett and Seattle.
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Start on Campbell Road
1647 ft · 1 min · Campbell Road
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Turn left onto Wallula Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wallula Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12
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Turn right onto Spalding Road
935 ft · 19 sec · Spalding Road
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Turn left
22.6 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right
88 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
107.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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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 Garrett 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
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
107 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Garrett 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 Garrett to Seattle?
The road trip is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.9 miles from Garrett and 124.8 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.62 one way or $99.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Garrett and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Selah
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 Selah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garrett and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 214.52 mi (345.23 km).
#1 Garrett
Situated in the Walla Walla Valley of southeastern Washington at an elevation of 768 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately west of the city of Walla Walla.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.0520800, -118.4027500 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $5.44 | $49.62 | $99.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $52.21 | $104.43 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $54.57 | $109.14 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $66.58 | $133.15 |
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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