How far is Mabton, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Mabton, WA to Seattle, WA is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.88 mi
02h 59m
Flight
146.25 mi
235.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.25 mi
Kilometers
235.36 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.88 mi
Kilometers
295.92 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM PDT
Return by in Mabton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mabton
2026-04-22T19:48
Arrive Seattle
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mabton
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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Mabton
91.8 mi
01h 29m
To Seattle
92 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

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 Mabton and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    753 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    921 ft · 18 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North 1st Street

    132 m · 9 sec · North 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunnyside Mabton Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Sunnyside Mabton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alexander Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Alexander Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Midvale Road

    1783 ft · 55 sec · Midvale Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  12. 12

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    881 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street, Convention Place

    1843 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mabton 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
107 mi · 58%
Midvale Road
66.6 mi · 36%
Sunnyside Mabton Road
5.76 mi · 3%
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
1.34 mi · 1%
Alexander Road
1.01 mi · 1%
I 5 North
0.9 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 29m from Mabton
Leave By
12:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Mabton 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 Mabton to Seattle?

The road trip is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Mabton and 92 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 12:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.96 one way or $67.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South 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 South 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mabton and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 146.25 mi (235.36 km).

Mabton

#1 Mabton

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

Population2,267
Coordinates46.2148500, -119.9967100
Altitude218
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: Washington Street (-119.99671, 46.214845)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.56 L · about $33.96
Round trip
$67.92
12.98 gal · 49.12 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $33.96 $67.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $36.13 $72.26
Premium $5.77 $37.45 $74.91
Diesel $5.47 $35.48 $70.96

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 Mabton and Seattle. The current time is 19:48:54.

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.