How far is Seattle, WA from Hoquiam, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Hoquiam, WA is about 113 miles (181.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.01 mi
02h 30m
Flight
84.8 mi
136.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.8 mi
Kilometers
136.48 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.01 mi
Kilometers
181.88 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoquiam
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Hoquiam
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Lacey
WA

The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington.

From Seattle
56.4 mi
01h 15m
To Hoquiam
56.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
Hoquiam Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Wednesday
Using Aberdeen as the closest live forecast in the Grays Harbor County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland

    589 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Airport Way

    93 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport

    30.4 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    29.5 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles

    2448 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    19 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Wishkah Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Fuller Way

    121 m · 12 sec · Fuller Way

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street

    53 m · 5 sec · East Market Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Alder Street

    2034 ft · 60 sec · North Alder Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Sumner Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    2715 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Levee Street

    579 ft · 25 sec · Levee Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Emerson Avenue

    946 ft · 29 sec · Emerson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Simpson Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Simpson Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Simpson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
60.9 mi · 54%
US 101
27 mi · 24%
Olympic Highway
19 mi · 17%
Sumner Avenue
2.13 mi · 2%
East Wishkah Street
1.63 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport

30.4 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lacey
01h 15m from Seattle
Leave By
1:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Hoquiam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113 miles (181.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lacey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Seattle and 56.6 miles from Hoquiam.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.88 one way or $41.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Hoquiam.

Stop Ideas Near Lacey

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lacey and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 0.5 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 1.3 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacey.

RAIL

Centennial Station

5 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

37 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

38 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

65 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Hoquiam. Straight-line distance: 84.8 mi (136.48 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
Hoquiam

#2 Hoquiam

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population8,699
Coordinates46.9809200, -123.8893300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Hoquiam (-123.88933, 46.98092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.1 L · about $20.88
Round trip
$41.76
7.98 gal · 30.2 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $20.88 $41.76
Mid-grade $5.57 $22.21 $44.42
Premium $5.77 $23.03 $46.05
Diesel $5.47 $21.81 $43.63

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 Hoquiam. The current time is 21:03:48.

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.