How far is Seattle, WA from Tieton, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Tieton, WA is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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
158.05 mi
03h 06m
Flight
96.9 mi
155.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.9 mi
Kilometers
155.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.05 mi
Kilometers
254.36 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tieton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-22T21:35
Arrive Tieton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Seattle
78.9 mi
01h 33m
To Tieton
79.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
18 to 26 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street

    1748 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Naches Road

    3137 ft · 1 min · South Naches Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Naches Tieton Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Naches Tieton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Naches Avenue

    735 ft · 20 sec · Naches Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Naches Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
107 mi · 68%
I 82 East
31.3 mi · 20%
US 12 west
12.9 mi · 8%
Naches Tieton Road
3.71 mi · 2%
I 90 East
1.44 mi · 1%
I 5 South
0.82 mi · 1%
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 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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.2 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 33m from Seattle
Leave By
10:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Tieton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Seattle and 79.2 miles from Tieton.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 10:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.20 one way or $58.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Tieton.

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 Tieton. Straight-line distance: 96.9 mi (155.95 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
Tieton

#2 Tieton

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

Population1,316
Coordinates46.7020700, -120.7553500
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Tieton (-120.75535, 46.70207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.11 L · about $29.20
Round trip
$58.40
11.16 gal · 42.22 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $29.20 $58.40
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.06 $62.13
Premium $5.77 $32.20 $64.40
Diesel $5.47 $30.51 $61.01

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 Tieton. The current time is 21:35:00.

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.