How far is Roslyn, WA from South Cle Elum, WA?

The driving distance from Roslyn, WA to South Cle Elum, WA is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.16 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.33 mi
5.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.33 mi
Kilometers
5.36 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.16 mi
Kilometers
6.69 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Cle Elum
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM PDT
Return by in Roslyn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roslyn
2026-04-23T05:04
Arrive South Cle Elum
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roslyn
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Roslyn
2.1 mi
00h 04m
To South Cle Elum
2.1 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roslyn and South Cle Elum.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roslyn and South Cle Elum.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pennsylvania Avenue

    45 m · 12 sec · East Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 903

    2371 ft · 57 sec · State Route 903

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bullfrog Roundabout

    71 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Cle Elum

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Statford Street

    107 m · 16 sec · Statford Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Cle Elum Way

    1.3 km · 3 min · South Cle Elum Way

  9. 9

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roslyn and South Cle Elum.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
238.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cle Elum
1.96 mi · 47%
South Cle Elum Way
0.84 mi · 20%
South 1st Street
0.71 mi · 17%
State Route 903
0.45 mi · 11%
Statford Street
0.07 mi · 2%
Bullfrog Roundabout
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cle Elum

Exit the rotary onto Cle Elum

1.96 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
3.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
00h 04m from Roslyn
Leave By
8:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roslyn and Mostly Sunny near South Cle Elum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roslyn to South Cle Elum?

The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Roslyn and 2.1 miles from South Cle Elum.

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

The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roslyn and Mostly Sunny near South Cle Elum.

Stop Ideas Near 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 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 Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roslyn and South Cle Elum. Straight-line distance: 3.33 mi (5.36 km).

Roslyn

#1 Roslyn

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

Population972
Coordinates47.2234500, -120.9931400
Altitude685
CountryUnited States
South Cle Elum

#2 South Cle Elum

Town of the United States

Population565
Coordinates47.1856800, -120.9489700
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Start: Roslyn (-120.99314, 47.22345)
End: South Cle Elum (-120.94897, 47.18568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.56 L · about $0.78
Round trip
$1.57
0.3 gal · 1.12 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $0.78 $1.57
Mid-grade $5.57 $0.84 $1.67
Premium $5.77 $0.87 $1.73
Diesel $5.47 $0.82 $1.64

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 Roslyn and South Cle Elum. The current time is 05:04:49.

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.