How far is Seattle, WA from Ritzville, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Ritzville, WA is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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 04h 04m.
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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 Ritzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Ritzville.
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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
215.9 mi · 3 hr 56 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 South: Ritzville, Pasco
3140 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto North Adams Street
710 ft · 18 sec · North Adams Street
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Turn right onto West Main Avenue
625 ft · 13 sec · West Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Ritzville.
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
216 mi · 03h 56m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle and Rain Showers Likely near Ritzville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Ritzville?
The road trip is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Seattle and 110.5 miles from Ritzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.71 one way or $81.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Seattle and Rain Showers Likely near Ritzville.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Ritzville. Straight-line distance: 187.86 mi (302.33 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 Ritzville
Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA
| Population | 1,641 |
| Coordinates | 47.1275500, -118.3799900 |
| Altitude | 554 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ritzville (-118.37999, 47.12755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $40.71 | $81.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $43.31 | $86.62 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $44.90 | $89.80 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $42.53 | $85.07 |
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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