How far is Seattle, WA from Camas, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Camas, WA is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
176.36 mi
03h 30m
Flight
139.55 mi
224.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.55 mi
Kilometers
224.58 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.36 mi
Kilometers
283.83 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Camas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:00 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
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Seattle
88.1 mi
01h 45m
To Camas
88.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland

    589 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Airport Way

    93 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport

    30.4 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Camas, City Center

    643 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 East: Camas

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center

    1703 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center, Camas

    658 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 6th Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 6th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    36 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northeast Adams Street

    730 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Adams Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Northeast 3rd Avenue

    1739 ft · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
158 mi · 89%
I 205 South
10.1 mi · 6%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.46 mi · 3%
Northwest 6th Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
WA 14 East
0.92 mi · 1%
Northeast 3rd Avenue
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 23m

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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 45m from Seattle
Leave By
10:00 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle and Light Rain near Camas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from Seattle and 88.2 miles from Camas.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 10:00 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.55 one way or $65.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Camas. Straight-line distance: 139.55 mi (224.58 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
Camas

#2 Camas

City in Clark County, Washington, United States

Population25,981
Coordinates45.5870600, -122.3995400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Camas (-122.39954, 45.58706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.56 L · about $32.55
Round trip
$65.10
12.44 gal · 47.12 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.55 $65.10
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.63 $69.25
Premium $5.77 $35.90 $71.79
Diesel $5.47 $34.00 $68.01

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 Camas. The current time is 19:39:39.

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.