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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Quick Snapshot
Road
359.53 mi
06h 59m
Flight
209.1 mi
336.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.1 mi
Kilometers
336.52 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.53 mi
Kilometers
578.61 km
Drive Time
06h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettle Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Kettle Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:59 PM to 2:29 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
10:02 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
179.5 mi
03h 29m
To Kettle Falls
180.1 mi
03h 29m

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
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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

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.

  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 3 toward South Main Street

    80 m · 7 sec · South Railroad Street

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto South Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Railroad Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 395

    58 m · 3 sec · North Highway 395

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 395

    7.8 mi · 12 min · North Highway 395

  28. 28

    Continue on East 3rd Avenue

    1773 ft · 43 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
277 mi · 77%
North Division Street
26.1 mi · 7%
North Highway 395
7.81 mi · 2%
US 395 North
6.33 mi · 2%
I 90 East
1.44 mi
South Railroad Street
1.07 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 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+150.4 mi
209.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moses Lake
03h 29m from Seattle
Leave By
10:02 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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 Kettle Falls. Straight-line distance: 209.1 mi (336.52 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
Kettle Falls

#2 Kettle Falls

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States

Population1,641
Coordinates48.6107400, -118.0558200
Altitude497
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Kettle Falls (-118.05582, 48.61074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.69 gal
48.02 L · about $66.41
Round trip
$132.81
25.38 gal · 96.04 L
Estimated CO2
112.8 kg one way
Round trip: 225.6 kg / 497 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Kettle Falls. The current time is 02:26:49.

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.