How far is Seattle, WA from Walla Walla, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Walla Walla, WA is about 272.7 miles (438.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Walla Walla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Walla Walla.
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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
107 mi · 2 hr · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
37.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
59.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Myra Road
80 m · 4 sec · Northeast Myra Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Pine Street
75 m · 3 sec · West Pine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Pine Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Turn right onto North 9th Avenue
1925 ft · 40 sec · North 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Rose Street
1518 ft · 28 sec · West Rose Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
572 ft · 18 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Walla Walla.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Walla Walla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Walla Walla?
The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.9 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Seattle and 136.6 miles from Walla Walla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 6:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.34 one way or $100.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Walla Walla.
Stop Ideas Near Selah
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 Selah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Walla Walla. Straight-line distance: 216.52 mi (348.45 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 Walla Walla
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 33,096 |
| Coordinates | 46.0645800, -118.3430200 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walla Walla (-118.34302, 46.06458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $50.34 | $100.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $53.55 | $107.11 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $55.52 | $111.03 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $52.59 | $105.19 |
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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