How far is Seattle, WA from Woodland, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Woodland, WA is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.9 mi
02h 50m
Flight
119.18 mi
191.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.18 mi
Kilometers
191.8 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.9 mi
Kilometers
233.2 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-18T08:06
Arrive Woodland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tenino
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Seattle
72.4 mi
01h 25m
To Woodland
72.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland

    589 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Airport Way

    93 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport

    30.4 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    112.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 503 East: Woodland, Cougar

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pacific Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · Pacific Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lewis River Road

    88 m · 10 sec · Lewis River Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Goerig Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Goerig Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goerig Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
144 mi · 99%
Pacific Avenue
0.71 mi
WA 503 East
0.21 mi
Spring Street
0.12 mi
4th Avenue
0.06 mi
Airport Way
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

112 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
119.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tenino
01h 25m from Seattle
Leave By
12:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Woodland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tenino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Seattle and 72.5 miles from Woodland.

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

The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Woodland.

Stop Ideas Near Tenino

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tenino and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tenino.

RAIL

Centennial Station

16 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

17 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

54 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

80 mi away
501 South First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Woodland. Straight-line distance: 119.18 mi (191.8 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
Woodland

#2 Woodland

Town in Washington state, United States

Population6,548
Coordinates45.9045600, -122.7439900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Woodland (-122.74399, 45.90456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.36 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.48
10.22 gal · 38.72 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.74 $53.48
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.45 $56.89
Premium $5.77 $29.49 $58.98
Diesel $5.47 $27.94 $55.87

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Woodland. The current time is 08:06:58.

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.