How far is Kettle Falls, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Kettle Falls, WA to Seattle, WA is about 319.4 miles (514.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
319.47 mi
05h 46m
Flight
209.1 mi
336.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.1 mi
Kilometers
336.52 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.47 mi
Kilometers
514.13 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM PDT
Return by in Kettle Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 11:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettle Falls
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettle Falls
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Moses Lake
WA

City in Washington

From Kettle Falls
179.2 mi
02h 53m
To Seattle
140.2 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N
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 Kettle Falls and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettle Falls and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Avenue

    1773 ft · 43 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Highway 395

    7.8 mi · 12 min · North Highway 395

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Railroad Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street

    41 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    33 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    38.3 mi · 48 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    56 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    12 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Spokane

    8.5 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Continue on North Browne Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · North Browne Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    218.5 mi · 3 hr 59 min

  20. 20

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

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

    881 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street, Convention Place

    1843 ft · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettle Falls and Seattle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
0 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Browne Street
279 mi · 87%
South Main Street
51.4 mi · 16%
US 395
8.55 mi · 3%
North Highway 395
7.78 mi · 2%
North Railroad Street
1.06 mi
I 5 North
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

North Browne Street

Keep slight left

218 mi · 03h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.3 mi
209.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moses Lake
02h 53m from Kettle Falls
Leave By
5:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettle Falls 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 Kettle Falls to Seattle?

The road trip is about 319.4 miles (514.1 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Moses Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.2 miles from Kettle Falls and 140.2 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.3 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 5:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.98 one way or $117.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kettle Falls and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Moses Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moses Lake, 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 Moses Lake.

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

4 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

29 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

29 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

45 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettle Falls and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 209.1 mi (336.52 km).

Kettle Falls

#1 Kettle Falls

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States

Population1,641
Coordinates48.6107400, -118.0558200
Altitude497
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: (-118.055816, 48.610708)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.67 L · about $58.98
Round trip
$117.95
22.54 gal · 85.34 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $58.98 $117.95
Mid-grade $5.57 $62.74 $125.48
Premium $5.77 $65.04 $130.08
Diesel $5.47 $61.61 $123.23

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 Kettle Falls and Seattle. The current time is 00:15:00.

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.