How far is Leavenworth, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, WA to Seattle, WA is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
134.64 mi
02h 17m
Flight
77.83 mi
125.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.83 mi
Kilometers
125.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.64 mi
Kilometers
216.69 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Sat, May 30, 6:43 AM PDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Sat, May 30, 9:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-05-30T04:25
Arrive Seattle
Sat, May 30, 6:43 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leavenworth
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 Leavenworth
67.2 mi
01h 08m
To Seattle
67.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward 97 South: Cle Elum, Ellensburg

    1275 ft · 36 sec · US 2

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US 97

    35.2 mi · 44 min · US 97

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  9. 9

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    881 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street, Convention Place

    1843 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
83.4 mi · 62%
US 97
45 mi · 33%
I 5 North
0.9 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.49 mi
Sunset Highway
0.15 mi
US 2
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

83.1 mi · 01h 34m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 08m from Leavenworth
Leave By
1:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leavenworth and Partly Sunny near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 67.2 miles from Leavenworth and 67.4 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 1:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.86 one way or $49.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leavenworth and Partly Sunny 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 Leavenworth and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 77.83 mi (125.26 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Chelan County, Washington

Population2,348
Coordinates47.5962300, -120.6614800
Altitude357
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: US 2 (-120.661437, 47.596193)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $24.86
Round trip
$49.71
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.86 $49.71
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.44 $52.89
Premium $5.77 $27.41 $54.82
Diesel $5.47 $25.97 $51.94

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavenworth and Seattle. The current time is 04:25:58.

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.