How far is Seattle, WA from Trentwood, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Trentwood, WA is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
290.58 mi
05h 24m
Flight
238.41 mi
383.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.41 mi
Kilometers
383.68 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.58 mi
Kilometers
467.64 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trentwood
Wed, Jun 10, 5:10 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Wed, Jun 10, 10:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-06-10T11:46
Arrive Trentwood
Wed, Jun 10, 5:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM PDT

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

Leave by
6:12 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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Seattle
145 mi
02h 42m
To Trentwood
145.6 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    274.2 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Millwood

    2137 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Mullan Road

    1098 ft · 29 sec · North Mullan Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Argonne Road

    1982 ft · 55 sec · North Argonne Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Trent Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Trent Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Ellen Road

    617 ft · 27 sec · North Ellen Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ellen Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
283 mi · 98%
East Trent Avenue
3.52 mi · 1%
I 90 East
1.44 mi
I 5 South
0.82 mi
Millwood
0.41 mi
North Argonne Road
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

274 mi · 04h 59m

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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
238.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 42m from Seattle
Leave By
6:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Chance Rain Showers near Trentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145 miles from Seattle and 145.6 miles from Trentwood.

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

The direct path is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 6:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.64 one way or $107.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Chance Rain Showers near Trentwood.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Trentwood. Straight-line distance: 238.41 mi (383.68 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
Trentwood

#2 Trentwood

Census designated place

Population4,450
Coordinates47.6965600, -117.2107600
Altitude618
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Trentwood (-117.21076, 47.69656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.25 gal
38.81 L · about $53.64
Round trip
$107.28
20.5 gal · 77.62 L
Estimated CO2
91.1 kg one way
Round trip: 182.2 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $53.64 $107.28
Mid-grade $5.57 $57.06 $114.12
Premium $5.77 $59.15 $118.31
Diesel $5.47 $56.04 $112.07

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Trentwood. The current time is 11:46:01.

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.