How far is Granger, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Granger, WA to Seattle, WA is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.96 mi
02h 43m
Flight
133.61 mi
215.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.61 mi
Kilometers
215.02 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.96 mi
Kilometers
271.92 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM PDT
Return by in Granger
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granger
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granger
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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Granger
84.4 mi
01h 21m
To Seattle
84.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph W
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Granger and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granger and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    66 m · 15 sec · East 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto E Street

    743 ft · 26 sec · E Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    86 m · 18 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    26.5 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    881 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street, Convention Place

    1843 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granger 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
107 mi · 64%
East 3rd Street
57.9 mi · 34%
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
1.34 mi · 1%
I 5 North
0.9 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.49 mi
E Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
133.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 21m from Granger
Leave By
1:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Granger and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Granger to Seattle?

The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Granger and 84.6 miles from Seattle.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 1:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Granger and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near 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 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 Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granger and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 133.61 mi (215.02 km).

Granger

#1 Granger

Human settlement in Yakima County, Washington, United States of America

Population3,882
Coordinates46.3420700, -120.1872700
Altitude223
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: (-120.187163, 46.342023)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.57 L · about $31.19
Round trip
$62.38
11.92 gal · 45.14 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.19 $62.38
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.18 $66.36
Premium $5.77 $34.40 $68.79
Diesel $5.47 $32.58 $65.17

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 Granger and Seattle. The current time is 23:25:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.