How far is Seattle, WA from Ahtanum, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Ahtanum, WA is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
150.78 mi
02h 58m
Flight
108.17 mi
174.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.17 mi
Kilometers
174.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.78 mi
Kilometers
242.65 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ahtanum
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Wed, Apr 15, 12:31 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-15T06:34
Arrive Ahtanum
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
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 Seattle
75.2 mi
01h 29m
To Ahtanum
75.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    94 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3180 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland

    45 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane

    2257 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    107 mi · 2 hr · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street

    1748 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward North 40th Avenue, Fruitvale BOulevard

    3102 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on North 40th Avenue

    3 mi · 7 min · North 40th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Loren Place

    112 m · 13 sec · Loren Place

  18. 18

    Continue on South 42th Avenue

    741 ft · 27 sec · South 42th Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 64th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 64th Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ahtanum Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ahtanum Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 84th Avenue

    108 m · 18 sec · South 84th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Aspen Road

    110 m · 14 sec · Aspen Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South 85th Avenue

    33 m · 4 sec · South 85th Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 85th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Ahtanum.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
107 mi · 71%
I 82 East
31.3 mi · 21%
North 40th Avenue
3.64 mi · 2%
US 12 west
2.18 mi · 1%
West Washington Avenue
1.69 mi · 1%
I 90 East
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

107 mi · 02h 00m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 29m from Seattle
Leave By
12:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Ahtanum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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 75.2 miles from Seattle and 75.5 miles from Ahtanum.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 12:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.84 one way or $55.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Seattle and Ahtanum. Straight-line distance: 108.17 mi (174.09 km).

Seattle

#1 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
Ahtanum

#2 Ahtanum

Census designated place

Population3,601
Coordinates46.5595700, -120.6220100
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Ahtanum (-120.62201, 46.55957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.14 L · about $27.84
Round trip
$55.68
10.64 gal · 40.28 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.84 $55.68
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.62 $59.23
Premium $5.77 $30.70 $61.40
Diesel $5.47 $29.08 $58.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Ahtanum. The current time is 06:34:46.

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.