How far is Kittitas, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Kittitas, WA to Seattle, WA is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.11 mi
01h 51m
Flight
99.53 mi
160.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.53 mi
Kilometers
160.18 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.11 mi
Kilometers
185.25 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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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 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM PDT
Return by in Kittitas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kittitas
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive Seattle
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kittitas
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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Kittitas
57.5 mi
00h 55m
To Seattle
57.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
16 to 30 mph NW
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 Kittitas and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East First Avenue

    45 m · 9 sec · East First Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 West

    2189 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    112.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  5. 5

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

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

    881 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street, Convention Place

    1843 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kittitas 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
113 mi · 98%
I 5 North
0.9 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.49 mi
East First Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 06m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
00h 55m from Kittitas
Leave By
2:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kittitas 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 Kittitas to Seattle?

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Kittitas and 57.6 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.25 one way or $42.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kittitas and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 99.53 mi (160.18 km).

Kittitas

#1 Kittitas

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

Population1,521
Coordinates46.9831800, -120.4170100
Altitude502
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: 1st Avenue (-120.417008, 46.983209)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $21.25
Round trip
$42.49
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $21.25 $42.49
Mid-grade $5.57 $22.60 $45.20
Premium $5.77 $23.43 $46.86
Diesel $5.47 $22.20 $44.39

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 Kittitas and Seattle. The current time is 19:27:18.

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.