How far is Seattle, WA from Basin City, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Basin City, WA is about 195 miles (313.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Basin City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Basin City.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
94 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Spring Street
647 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Portland
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
3180 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
45 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane
2257 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
134.3 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
40.4 mi · 1 hr
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Turn sharp right
793 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway Avenue
85 m · 5 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue on South Radar Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Radar Road
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Continue on WA-24
1.1 km · 1 min · WA-24
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Turn left onto Sagehill Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Sagehill Road
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Turn left onto Road 170
1 mi · 2 min · Road 170
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Turn left onto Bailie Boulevard
113 m · 18 sec · Bailie Boulevard
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Turn right onto First Avenue
140 m · 25 sec · First Avenue
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Turn left onto Estella Drive
771 ft · 34 sec · Estella Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Estella Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Basin City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
134 mi · 02h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Basin City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Basin City?
The road trip is about 195 miles (313.8 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.3 miles from Seattle and 97.7 miles from Basin City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.00 one way or $72.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Basin City.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Basin City. Straight-line distance: 165.09 mi (265.68 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Basin City
Census designated place
| Population | 1,092 |
| Coordinates | 46.5940300, -119.1522300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Basin City (-119.15223, 46.59403)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $36.00 | $72.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $38.30 | $76.60 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $39.70 | $79.41 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $37.61 | $75.23 |
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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