How far is Seattle, WA from Brewster, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Brewster, WA is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (198 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.53 mi
04h 16m
Flight
123.04 mi
198.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.04 mi
Kilometers
198.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.53 mi
Kilometers
332.38 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-23T07:07
Arrive Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Seattle
103.1 mi
02h 08m
To Brewster
103.5 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

    1101 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    642 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward US 2

    14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    40 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway

    26 m · 3 sec · Sunset Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Sunset Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    2338 ft · 49 sec · Main Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bridge Street South

    1108 ft · 28 sec · Bridge Street South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Griggs Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · East Griggs Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Griggs Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
104 mi · 50%
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
82.2 mi · 40%
US 2
14.8 mi · 7%
US2
1.8 mi · 1%
I 90 East
1.44 mi · 1%
I 5 South
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

82.2 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.5 mi
123 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
02h 08m from Seattle
Leave By
8:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Sunny near Brewster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Seattle and 103.5 miles from Brewster.

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

The direct path is about 123 miles (198 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.5 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 8:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.15 one way or $76.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Sunny near Brewster.

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 Seattle and Brewster. Straight-line distance: 123.04 mi (198.01 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
Brewster

#2 Brewster

City in Okanogan County, Washington, United States

Population2,391
Coordinates48.0959800, -119.7806200
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Brewster (-119.78062, 48.09598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.59 L · about $38.15
Round trip
$76.30
14.58 gal · 55.18 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $38.15 $76.30
Mid-grade $5.57 $40.58 $81.17
Premium $5.77 $42.07 $84.14
Diesel $5.47 $39.85 $79.71

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 Seattle and Brewster. The current time is 07:07:29.

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.