How far is Seattle, WA from Quincy, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Quincy, WA is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.58 mi
03h 01m
Flight
118.73 mi
191.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.73 mi
Kilometers
191.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.58 mi
Kilometers
256.82 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Seattle
79.7 mi
01h 30m
To Quincy
79.9 mi
01h 30m

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
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    146.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 281 North: Quincy, Wenatchee

    1198 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    10.7 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto D Street Southeast

    61 m · 9 sec · D Street Southeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
146 mi · 92%
I 90 East
1.44 mi · 1%
I 5 South
0.82 mi · 1%
WA 281 North
0.23 mi
Spring Street
0.12 mi
4th Avenue
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

146 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 30m from Seattle
Leave By
10:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Seattle and 79.9 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 10:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.46 one way or $58.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 118.73 mi (191.07 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
Quincy

#2 Quincy

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

Population8,387
Coordinates47.2343000, -119.8525500
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Quincy (-119.85255, 47.2343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.32 L · about $29.46
Round trip
$58.92
11.26 gal · 42.64 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $29.46 $58.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.34 $62.68
Premium $5.77 $32.49 $64.98
Diesel $5.47 $30.78 $61.56

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 Quincy. The current time is 03:53:53.

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.