How far is Seattle, WA from Burbank, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Burbank, WA is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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
238.74 mi
04h 27m
Flight
184.34 mi
296.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.34 mi
Kilometers
296.67 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.74 mi
Kilometers
384.21 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burbank
Thu, Oct 15, 5:49 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Oct 15, 10:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Burbank
Thu, Oct 15, 5:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 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

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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Seattle
119.2 mi
02h 13m
To Burbank
119.6 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

    23.2 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    3 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto State Route 124

    4 m · 1 sec · State Route 124

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto State Route 124

    1388 ft · 23 sec · State Route 124

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fifth Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · Fifth Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Fifth Avenue

    1759 ft · 50 sec · Fifth Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Maple Street

    98 m · 14 sec · West Maple Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fourth Avenue

    86 m · 13 sec · Fourth Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    126 m · 18 sec · Cherry Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fifth Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
107 mi · 45%
I 82 East
102 mi · 43%
I‑182 east
23.2 mi · 10%
Lewis and Clark Trail
3.31 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

107 mi · 02h 00m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
184.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 13m from Seattle
Leave By
8:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Seattle and Sunny near Burbank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Seattle and 119.6 miles from Burbank.

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

The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 8:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.76 one way or $91.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seattle and Sunny near Burbank.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kittitas, 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 Kittitas.

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Burbank. Straight-line distance: 184.34 mi (296.67 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
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#2 Burbank

Situated in southeastern Washington at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers, this unincorporated community lies within Walla Walla County at an elevation of 374 feet.

Population0
Coordinates46.1998600, -119.0130600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Burbank (-119.01306, 46.19986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.89 L · about $45.76
Round trip
$91.53
16.84 gal · 63.78 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $45.76 $91.53
Mid-grade $5.72 $48.15 $96.31
Premium $5.98 $50.33 $100.65
Diesel $7.29 $61.40 $122.80

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Burbank. The current time is 13:21:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.