How far is Seattle, WA from Colville, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Colville, WA is about 351 miles (564.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
351.03 mi
06h 46m
Flight
214.39 mi
345.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.39 mi
Kilometers
345.03 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.03 mi
Kilometers
564.93 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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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 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Colville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:46 PM to 2:16 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Moses Lake
WA

City in Washington

From Seattle
175.2 mi
03h 23m
To Colville
175.8 mi
03h 23m

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
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    274.2 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street

    15.1 mi · 20 min · North Division Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    38.2 mi · 48 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    60 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
277 mi · 79%
North Division Street
26.1 mi · 7%
US 395 North
6.33 mi · 2%
I 90 East
1.44 mi
I 5 South
0.82 mi
South Main Street
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

274 mi · 04h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+136.6 mi
214.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moses Lake
03h 23m from Seattle
Leave By
10:28 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Chance Rain Showers near Colville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 351 miles (564.9 km) and usually takes 06h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moses Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.2 miles from Seattle and 175.8 miles from Colville.

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

The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 136.6 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.84 one way or $129.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Chance Rain Showers near Colville.

Stop Ideas Near Moses Lake

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

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

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

4 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
RAIL

Ephrata

29 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Ephrata, WA

29 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

45 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Colville. Straight-line distance: 214.39 mi (345.03 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
Colville

#2 Colville

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States of America

Population4,828
Coordinates48.5465700, -117.9055400
Altitude492
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Colville (-117.90554, 48.54657)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.39 gal
46.89 L · about $64.84
Round trip
$129.67
24.78 gal · 93.78 L
Estimated CO2
110.1 kg one way
Round trip: 220.2 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $64.84 $129.67
Mid-grade $5.57 $68.98 $137.95
Premium $5.77 $71.50 $143.01
Diesel $5.47 $67.74 $135.47

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 Colville. The current time is 00:35:52.

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.