How far is Seattle, WA from Kettle Falls, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Kettle Falls, WA is about 359.5 miles (578.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 58m 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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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 06h 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Kettle Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Kettle Falls.
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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
274.2 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Merge slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street
15.1 mi · 20 min · North Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
57 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
77 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
38.2 mi · 48 min
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Turn slight right
29 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
80 m · 7 sec · South Railroad Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Railroad Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Railroad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 395
58 m · 3 sec · North Highway 395
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Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 395
7.8 mi · 12 min · North Highway 395
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Continue on East 3rd Avenue
1773 ft · 43 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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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 Kettle Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Chance Rain Showers near Kettle Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Kettle Falls?
The road trip is about 359.5 miles (578.6 km) and usually takes 06h 59m 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 179.5 miles from Seattle and 180.1 miles from Kettle Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 150.4 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 $66.41 one way or $132.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Chance Rain Showers near Kettle Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Moses Lake
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 Moses Lake.
Moses Lake, Washington
Ephrata
Ephrata, WA
Quincy, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Kettle Falls. Straight-line distance: 209.1 mi (336.52 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 Kettle Falls
City in Stevens County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,641 |
| Coordinates | 48.6107400, -118.0558200 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kettle Falls (-118.05582, 48.61074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $66.41 | $132.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $70.65 | $141.29 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $73.23 | $146.47 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $69.38 | $138.75 |
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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