How far is Seattle, WA from Terrace Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Terrace Heights, WA is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
145.27 mi
02h 46m
Flight
112.65 mi
181.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.65 mi
Kilometers
181.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.27 mi
Kilometers
233.79 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrace Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-19T03:01
Arrive Terrace Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Seattle
72.5 mi
01h 23m
To Terrace Heights
72.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Terrace Heights.

  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

    107 mi · 2 hr · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    33.4 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights

    843 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Yakima Avenue

    1708 ft · 44 sec · East Yakima Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Terrace Heights Way

    900 ft · 22 sec · Terrace Heights Way

  15. 15

    Continue on Terrace Heights Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Terrace Heights Drive

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Roza Hill Drive

    871 ft · 24 sec · Roza Hill Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roza Hill Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
107 mi · 74%
I 82 East
33.4 mi · 23%
Terrace Heights Drive
1.61 mi · 1%
I 90 East
1.44 mi · 1%
I 5 South
0.82 mi · 1%
East Yakima Avenue
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

107 mi · 02h 00m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 23m from Seattle
Leave By
12:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Terrace Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Terrace Heights?

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Seattle and 72.8 miles from Terrace Heights.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 12:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.79 one way or $53.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Terrace Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Terrace Heights. Straight-line distance: 112.65 mi (181.3 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
Terrace Heights

#2 Terrace Heights

Census designated place

Population6,937
Coordinates46.6062400, -120.4397900
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Terrace Heights (-120.43979, 46.60624)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.4 L · about $26.79
Round trip
$53.59
10.24 gal · 38.8 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.79 $53.59
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.50 $57.01
Premium $5.77 $29.55 $59.10
Diesel $5.47 $27.99 $55.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Terrace Heights. The current time is 03:01:36.

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.