How far is Seattle, WA from Othello, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Othello, WA is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Othello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Othello.
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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
134.3 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
40.4 mi · 1 hr
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
1384 ft · 29 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
115 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Othello.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
134 mi · 02h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Othello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Othello?
The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Seattle and 89.5 miles from Othello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 9:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.97 one way or $65.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Othello.
Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum
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 Cle Elum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Othello. Straight-line distance: 157.64 mi (253.7 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 Othello
City
| Population | 8,454 |
| Coordinates | 46.8259700, -119.1752900 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Othello (-119.17529, 46.82597)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $32.97 | $65.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.07 | $70.14 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.36 | $72.71 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.44 | $68.88 |
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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