How far is Seattle, WA from Mead, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Mead, WA is about 291.1 miles (468.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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
Driving Distance
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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 05h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Mead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Mead.
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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
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Freya Street, Thor Street
945 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on East 3rd Avenue
1391 ft · 48 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freya Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Freya Street
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Continue on North Freya Way
1786 ft · 47 sec · North Freya Way
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Continue on North Greene Street
3128 ft · 1 min · North Greene Street
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Turn right onto East Carlisle Avenue
1481 ft · 56 sec · East Carlisle Avenue
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Turn left onto North Freya Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Freya Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Wellesley Avenue
71 m · 13 sec · East Wellesley Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wellesley Avenue
125 m · 18 sec · East Wellesley Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2241 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Spokane Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward East Parksmith Drive
2436 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Parksmith Drive
654 ft · 18 sec · East Parksmith Drive
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Turn left onto North Market Street
1 km · 1 min · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Mead.
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
274 mi · 04h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Seattle and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Mead?
The road trip is about 291.1 miles (468.4 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from Seattle and 145.8 miles from Mead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.82 one way or $111.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seattle and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mead.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Mead. Straight-line distance: 231.73 mi (372.93 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 Mead
Located immediately north of the city of Spokane at an elevation of 1,906 feet, this Spokane County community serves as a transition zone between suburban residential areas and rural farmland.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7673900, -117.3549400 |
| Altitude | 581 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mead (-117.35494, 47.76739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $5.44 | $55.82 | $111.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $58.73 | $117.47 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $61.38 | $122.77 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $74.89 | $149.78 |
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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