How far is Seattle, WA from Connell, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Connell, WA is about 204.8 miles (329.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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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 Connell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Connell.
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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
134.3 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
57.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right onto South Lind-Hatton Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Lind-Hatton Road
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Continue on Lind-Hatton Road
46 m · 6 sec · Lind-Hatton Road
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Continue on Bronson Street
1439 ft · 30 sec · Bronson Street
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Continue on 1st Avenue
118 m · 8 sec · 1st Avenue
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Continue on Lind-Hatton Road
1413 ft · 29 sec · Lind-Hatton Road
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Continue on Roxboro Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Roxboro Road
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Turn left onto Muse Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Muse Road
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Turn right onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Lind Road
590 ft · 16 sec · Lind Road
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Continue on North Columbia Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Columbia Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Columbia Avenue
95 m · 16 sec · North Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto East Clark Street
14 m · 2 sec · East Clark Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Clark Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Connell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
134 mi · 02h 29m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle and Rain Likely near Connell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Connell?
The road trip is about 204.8 miles (329.6 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Seattle and 102.6 miles from Connell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.83 one way or $75.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Seattle and Rain Likely near Connell.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Connell. Straight-line distance: 175.65 mi (282.68 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 Connell
City in Franklin County, Washington, United States
| Population | 5,503 |
| Coordinates | 46.6634700, -118.8611100 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Connell (-118.86111, 46.66347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $37.83 | $75.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $40.25 | $80.50 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $41.72 | $83.45 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $39.53 | $79.05 |
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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