How far is Seattle, WA from Chelan, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Chelan, WA is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Chelan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Chelan.
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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
82.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth
1101 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
642 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
35.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit right toward US 2
14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US2, US97
69 m · 10 sec · Easy Street
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Exit the rotary onto Easy Street
107 m · 12 sec · Easy Street
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Turn right onto Ohme Garden Road
1 mi · 2 min · Ohme Garden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
60 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
33.1 mi · 46 min
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Continue on West Woodin Avenue
2088 ft · 1 min · West Woodin Avenue
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Turn left onto North Columbia Street
106 m · 21 sec · North Columbia Street
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Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
706 ft · 14 sec · East Johnson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Johnson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Chelan.
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
82.2 mi · 01h 33m
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 Sunny near Chelan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Chelan?
The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 89.9 miles from Seattle and 90.2 miles from Chelan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.2 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 9:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.28 one way or $66.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Sunny near Chelan.
Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum
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 Cle Elum.
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth
Columbia Station
Stevens Pass, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Chelan. Straight-line distance: 108.84 mi (175.16 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 Chelan
City in Washington
| Population | 4,245 |
| Coordinates | 47.8409700, -120.0164600 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelan (-120.01646, 47.84097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $33.28 | $66.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.41 | $70.81 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.70 | $73.41 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
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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