How far is George, WA from Coulee City, WA?
The driving distance from George, WA to Coulee City, WA is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between George and Coulee City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between George and Coulee City.
-
1
Start on Washington Way
118 m · 11 sec · Washington Way
-
2
Keep slight left to continue on Royal Anne Avenue
1834 ft · 47 sec · Royal Anne Avenue
-
3
Take the ramp right toward I 90 East
1029 ft · 25 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward WA 283 North: Ephrata, Soap Lake
2490 ft · 1 min
-
6
Continue on Burke Spur
689 ft · 10 sec · Burke Spur
-
7
Turn right
20 mi · 27 min
-
8
Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
120 m · 14 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
-
9
Turn left onto Alder Street Southwest
2032 ft · 56 sec · Alder Street Southwest
-
10
Continue on Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest
-
11
Turn right
3.7 mi · 5 min
-
12
Turn left
21.3 mi · 29 min
-
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
-
14
Turn right onto North 4th Street
1683 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
-
15
Turn left onto West Main Street
55 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between George and Coulee City.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving George and Mostly Sunny near Coulee City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from George to Coulee City?
The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 George and 26 miles from Coulee City.
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 6.8 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 4:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around George and Mostly Sunny near Coulee City.
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.
Ephrata
Ephrata, WA
Quincy, Washington
Moses Lake, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between George and Coulee City. Straight-line distance: 45.26 mi (72.84 km).
#1 George
City in Washington, USA
| Population | 517 |
| Coordinates | 47.0790200, -119.8558800 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coulee City
Town of the United States
| Population | 560 |
| Coordinates | 47.6112600, -119.2922500 |
| Altitude | 484 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coulee City (-119.29225, 47.61126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.