How far is Seattle, WA from Desert Aire, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Desert Aire, WA is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Desert Aire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Desert Aire.
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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
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 243
14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 243
29 m · 2 sec · State Route 243
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243
4 mi · 6 min · State Route 243
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Turn right onto Desert Aire Drive Southwest
2150 ft · 2 min · Desert Aire Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Sunshine Circle Southwest
1350 ft · 1 min · Sunshine Circle Southwest
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Turn left onto Apricot Place Southwest
130 m · 19 sec · Apricot Place Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Apricot Place Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Desert Aire.
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
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Desert Aire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Desert Aire?
The road trip is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Seattle and 78.6 miles from Desert Aire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.99 one way or $57.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Desert Aire.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Desert Aire. Straight-line distance: 130.3 mi (209.7 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 Desert Aire
Census-designated place in Grant County, Washington (state), USA
| Population | 1,626 |
| Coordinates | 46.6793000, -119.9172700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Desert Aire (-119.91727, 46.6793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $28.99 | $57.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.84 | $61.68 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $31.97 | $63.94 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $30.29 | $60.57 |
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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