How far is Seattle, WA from College Place, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to College Place, WA is about 270.3 miles (435 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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 05h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and College Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and College Place.
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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
107 mi · 2 hr · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
37.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
54.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn right onto Spalding Road
935 ft · 25 sec · Spalding Road
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Turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12
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Turn right onto Wallula Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Wallula Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32 m · 5 sec
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Continue on North College Avenue
894 ft · 23 sec · North College Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Avenue
1657 ft · 40 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto East Whitman Drive
19 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and College Place.
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
107 mi · 02h 00m
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 Chance Light Rain near College Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to College Place?
The road trip is about 270.3 miles (435 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.9 miles from Seattle and 135.4 miles from College Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 6:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.92 one way or $99.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Chance Light Rain near College Place.
Stop Ideas Near Selah
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 Selah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and College Place. Straight-line distance: 215.21 mi (346.34 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 College Place
City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,491 |
| Coordinates | 46.0493000, -118.3883000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Place (-118.3883, 46.0493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $49.92 | $99.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $53.11 | $106.22 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $55.06 | $110.11 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $52.16 | $104.31 |
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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