How far is Seattle, WA from Yacolt, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Yacolt, WA is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
166.42 mi
03h 23m
Flight
120.29 mi
193.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.29 mi
Kilometers
193.59 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.42 mi
Kilometers
267.82 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yacolt
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-19T02:36
Arrive Yacolt
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 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
Fords Prairie
WA

Census designated place

From Seattle
83.1 mi
01h 41m
To Yacolt
83.3 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 14 sec · Pacific Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lewis River Road

    635 ft · 24 sec · Lewis River Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East CC Street

    1360 ft · 37 sec · East CC Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Northwest Hayes Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Northwest Hayes Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Northeast Hayes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hayes Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast Cedar Creek Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Northeast Cedar Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast 221st Avenue

    2559 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 221st Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Northeast Amboy Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Northeast Amboy Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Amboy Road

    1316 ft · 37 sec · North Amboy Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Yacolt Road

    689 ft · 17 sec · West Yacolt Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Cushman Street

    74 m · 11 sec · East Cushman Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cushman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
144 mi · 86%
Northeast Cedar Creek Road
10.9 mi · 7%
Northeast Amboy Road
4.06 mi · 2%
Northwest Hayes Road
4.02 mi · 2%
Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Pacific Avenue
0.71 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 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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
120.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords Prairie
01h 41m from Seattle
Leave By
10:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Light Rain Likely near Yacolt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Seattle and 83.3 miles from Yacolt.

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

The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 10:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.72 one way or $61.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Light Rain Likely near Yacolt.

Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords Prairie, 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 Fords Prairie.

RAIL

Centralia station

3 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

32 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

66 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Yacolt. Straight-line distance: 120.29 mi (193.59 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
Yacolt

#2 Yacolt

Town in Clark County, Washington, United States

Population1,802
Coordinates45.8659500, -122.4062100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Yacolt (-122.40621, 45.86595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.23 L · about $30.72
Round trip
$61.44
11.74 gal · 44.46 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.72 $61.44
Mid-grade $5.57 $32.68 $65.36
Premium $5.77 $33.88 $67.75
Diesel $5.47 $32.09 $64.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Yacolt. The current time is 02:36:33.

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.