How far is Seattle, WA from Toppenish, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Toppenish, WA is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.69 mi
03h 05m
Flight
127.67 mi
205.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.67 mi
Kilometers
205.47 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.69 mi
Kilometers
261.82 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toppenish
Sun, Apr 19, 10:16 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-19T07:10
Arrive Toppenish
Sun, Apr 19, 10:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
81.2 mi
01h 32m
To Toppenish
81.5 mi
01h 32m

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
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 22 East: Toppenish, Buena

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Evergreen Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Buena Way

    3169 ft · 58 sec · Buena Way

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Asotin Avenue

    2214 ft · 1 min · Asotin Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Asotin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
107 mi · 66%
I 82 East
50.2 mi · 31%
Evergreen Highway
1.78 mi · 1%
I 90 East
1.44 mi · 1%
I 5 South
0.82 mi · 1%
Buena Way
0.6 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 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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 32m from Seattle
Leave By
10:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Slight Chance Light Rain near Toppenish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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 81.2 miles from Seattle and 81.5 miles from Toppenish.

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

The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 10:48 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.04 one way or $60.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Slight Chance Light Rain near Toppenish.

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 Toppenish. Straight-line distance: 127.67 mi (205.47 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
Toppenish

#2 Toppenish

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

Population8,766
Coordinates46.3773500, -120.3086700
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Toppenish (-120.30867, 46.37735)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.73 L · about $30.04
Round trip
$60.07
11.48 gal · 43.46 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.04 $60.07
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.95 $63.91
Premium $5.77 $33.13 $66.25
Diesel $5.47 $31.38 $62.76

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 Toppenish. The current time is 07:10:31.

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.