How far is Nooksack, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Nooksack, WA to Seattle, WA is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
104.99 mi
01h 53m
Flight
91.3 mi
146.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.3 mi
Kilometers
146.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.99 mi
Kilometers
168.96 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Sun, May 3, 3:19 AM PDT
Return by in Nooksack
Sun, May 3, 5:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nooksack
2026-05-03T01:25
Arrive Seattle
Sun, May 3, 3:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nooksack
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
Lake Ketchum
WA

Census designated place

From Nooksack
52.4 mi
00h 56m
To Seattle
52.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Madison Street

    21 m · 8 sec · East Madison Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nooksack Road

    2654 ft · 1 min · Nooksack Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Columbia Street

    1749 ft · 29 sec · West Columbia Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Everson Road

    2407 ft · 41 sec · Everson Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Kale Street

    1063 ft · 18 sec · Kale Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Mead Avenue

    2351 ft · 54 sec · Mead Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Everson Goshen Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Everson Goshen Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Everson Goshen Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Everson Goshen Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Baker Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Baker Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Sunset Drive

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Sunset Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South

    781 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street

    897 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Union Street

    889 ft · 42 sec · Union Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1343 ft · 56 sec · 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nooksack 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
89 mi · 85%
Everson Goshen Road
7.8 mi · 7%
Mount Baker Highway
2.43 mi · 2%
East Sunset Drive
2.39 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Nooksack Road
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

88.8 mi · 01h 46m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Ketchum
00h 56m from Nooksack
Leave By
2:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nooksack and Sunny near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Nooksack and 52.6 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 2:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.36 one way or $38.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nooksack and Sunny near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum

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

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

RAIL

Stanwood station

5 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

17 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Everett Station

35 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Bellingham station

50 mi away
401 Harris Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nooksack and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 91.3 mi (146.94 km).

Nooksack

#1 Nooksack

Small city in Washington

Population1,659
Coordinates48.9276200, -122.3215500
Altitude26
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: East Madison Street (-122.321551, 48.927491)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.02 L · about $19.36
Round trip
$38.72
7.4 gal · 28.04 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $19.36 $38.72
Mid-grade $5.57 $20.60 $41.20
Premium $5.77 $21.35 $42.71
Diesel $5.47 $20.23 $40.46

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Nooksack and Seattle. The current time is 01:25:13.

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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.