How far is Seattle, WA from West Wenatchee, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to West Wenatchee, WA is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
147.36 mi
03h 01m
Flight
92.99 mi
149.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.99 mi
Kilometers
149.66 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.36 mi
Kilometers
237.15 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Wenatchee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 8:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-23T02:53
Arrive West Wenatchee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 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
73.6 mi
01h 30m
To West Wenatchee
73.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and West Wenatchee.

  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

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

    1101 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    642 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward US 2

    14.4 mi · 19 min · US 2

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto State Route 285

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 285

  18. 18

    Continue on North Wenatchee Avenue

    1599 ft · 41 sec · North Wenatchee Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Maiden Lane

    2789 ft · 2 min · Maiden Lane

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto North Western Avenue

    3223 ft · 1 min · North Western Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mulberry Lane

    1288 ft · 44 sec · Mulberry Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on Benoy Avenue

    105 m · 16 sec · Benoy Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    123 m · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
82.2 mi · 56%
Sunset Highway
45.4 mi · 31%
US 2
14.4 mi · 10%
I 90 East
1.44 mi · 1%
I 5 South
0.82 mi · 1%
State Route 285
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

82.2 mi · 01h 33m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.4 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 30m from Seattle
Leave By
10:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Sunny near West Wenatchee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to West Wenatchee?

The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 73.6 miles from Seattle and 73.8 miles from West Wenatchee.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 10:58 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.21 one way or $54.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Sunny near West Wenatchee.

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 West Wenatchee. Straight-line distance: 92.99 mi (149.66 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
West Wenatchee

#2 West Wenatchee

City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America

Population1,565
Coordinates47.4437400, -120.3534100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: West Wenatchee (-120.35341, 47.44374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.68 L · about $27.21
Round trip
$54.42
10.4 gal · 39.36 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.21 $54.42
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.95 $57.90
Premium $5.77 $30.01 $60.02
Diesel $5.47 $28.43 $56.86

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 West Wenatchee. The current time is 02:53:56.

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.