How far is Seattle, WA from Montesano, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Montesano, WA is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.97 mi
02h 06m
Flight
73.55 mi
118.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.55 mi
Kilometers
118.37 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.97 mi
Kilometers
159.28 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montesano
Fri, Apr 17, 11:03 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Sat, Apr 18, 1:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-17T20:56
Arrive Montesano
Fri, Apr 17, 11:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
DuPont
WA

City in the state of Washington

From Seattle
49.4 mi
01h 03m
To Montesano
49.6 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond

    1184 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    713 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Wynooche Avenue

    586 ft · 22 sec · West Wynooche Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Fleet Street

    894 ft · 33 sec · South Fleet Street

  20. 20

    Turn uturn

    108 m · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
60.9 mi · 62%
US 101
27 mi · 27%
Olympic Highway
10 mi · 10%
WA 107
0.22 mi
South Fleet Street
0.17 mi
South Main Street
0.13 mi
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DuPont
01h 03m from Seattle
Leave By
2:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Seattle and Partly Sunny near Montesano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

DuPont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Seattle and 49.6 miles from Montesano.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.26 one way or $36.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Seattle and Partly Sunny near Montesano.

Stop Ideas Near DuPont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around DuPont, 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 DuPont.

RAIL

Centennial Station

17 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

23 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centralia station

49 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

50 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Montesano. Straight-line distance: 73.55 mi (118.37 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
Montesano

#2 Montesano

City in Washington, United States

Population4,074
Coordinates46.9812100, -123.6026600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Montesano (-123.60266, 46.98121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.22 L · about $18.26
Round trip
$36.53
6.98 gal · 26.44 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $18.26 $36.53
Mid-grade $5.57 $19.43 $38.86
Premium $5.77 $20.14 $40.28
Diesel $5.47 $19.08 $38.16

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Montesano. The current time is 20:56:56.

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.