How far is Seattle, WA from White Salmon, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to White Salmon, WA is about 231 miles (371.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and White Salmon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and White Salmon.
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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 right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
589 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Way
93 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
30.4 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
54.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 35: White Salmon, Government Camp
1015 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Button Bridge Road
703 ft · 16 sec · Button Bridge Road
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Continue on Hood River Bridge
1.6 km · 4 min · Hood River Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
1306 ft · 31 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Turn right onto Dock Grade Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Dock Grade Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jewett Boulevard
2040 ft · 1 min · East Jewett Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jewett Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and White Salmon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Keep slight right
126 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle and Light Rain Likely near White Salmon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to White Salmon?
The road trip is about 231 miles (371.8 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.4 miles from Seattle and 115.6 miles from White Salmon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.2 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 7:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.65 one way or $85.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Seattle and Light Rain Likely near White Salmon.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock
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 Castle Rock.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and White Salmon. Straight-line distance: 135.84 mi (218.62 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 White Salmon
City in Klickitat County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,723 |
| Coordinates | 45.7276200, -121.4864600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Salmon (-121.48646, 45.72762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $42.65 | $85.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $45.37 | $90.74 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $47.03 | $94.07 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $44.56 | $89.11 |
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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