How far is Seattle, WA from Warden, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Warden, WA is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Warden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Warden.
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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
175.8 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 17: Moses Lake, Othello
1837 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Road 8 Southeast
2.5 mi · 4 min · Road 8 Southeast
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Continue on West 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
731 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
66 m · 10 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Warden.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
176 mi · 03h 14m
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 Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Warden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Warden?
The road trip is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.5 miles from Seattle and 96.9 miles from Warden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 9:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.69 one way or $71.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Warden.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Warden. Straight-line distance: 160.48 mi (258.26 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 Warden
City in United States
| Population | 2,834 |
| Coordinates | 46.9676400, -119.0397300 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warden (-119.03973, 46.96764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $35.69 | $71.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $37.97 | $75.93 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $39.36 | $78.72 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $37.28 | $74.57 |
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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