How far is Republic, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Republic, WA to Seattle, WA is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Republic and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Republic and Seattle.
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Start on the route
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
72 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Street
908 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 20
14.6 mi · 19 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
5.4 mi · 7 min · Highway 20
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Continue on State Route 20
9.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 20
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Continue on Highway 20
8.9 mi · 11 min · Highway 20
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Continue on State Route 20
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 20
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Continue on East 6th Street
2620 ft · 2 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto South Whitcomb Avenue
101.7 mi · 2 hr 10 min · South Whitcomb Avenue
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunset Highway
15 m · 2 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn right onto US 2/97
1.2 km · 1 min · US 2/97
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Continue on Odabashian Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Odabashian Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
42 m · 6 sec · US 2
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Exit the rotary onto US 2
2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2
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Keep slight left to continue on US 2
43 m · 3 sec · US 2
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Keep slight right to continue on US 2
13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2
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Turn left onto US 97
35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
827 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West
1648 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
83.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center
881 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street, Convention Place
1843 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
760 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Republic and Seattle.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Whitcomb Avenue
Turn left onto South Whitcomb Avenue
102 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Republic 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 Republic to Seattle?
The road trip is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
West Wenatchee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.9 miles from Republic and 150.2 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.4 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 6:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.42 one way or $110.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Republic and Partly Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near West Wenatchee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Wenatchee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Republic and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 180.69 mi (290.8 km).
#1 Republic
City in Ferry County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,082 |
| Coordinates | 48.6482200, -118.7378100 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $55.42 | $110.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $58.95 | $117.91 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $61.11 | $122.23 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $57.90 | $115.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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