How far is Selah, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Selah, WA to Seattle, WA is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.85 mi
02h 16m
Flight
107.25 mi
172.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.25 mi
Kilometers
172.6 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.85 mi
Kilometers
228.28 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM PDT
Return by in Selah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selah
2026-04-23T08:30
Arrive Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selah
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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Selah
69.8 mi
01h 08m
To Seattle
72.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Naches Avenue

    139 m · 17 sec · East Naches Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wenas Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Wenas Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    143 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Harrison Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Harrison Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1728 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center

    881 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street, Convention Place

    1843 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
107 mi · 76%
Harrison Road
27.9 mi · 20%
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
1.34 mi · 1%
North Wenas Road
1.22 mi · 1%
I 5 North
0.9 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

107 mi · 02h 02m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 08m from Selah
Leave By
1:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Selah and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Selah and 72.1 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 1:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.22 one way or $52.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Selah and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 107.25 mi (172.6 km).

Selah

#1 Selah

City of the United States

Population8,138
Coordinates46.6540200, -120.5300700
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Seattle

#2 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
Start: East Naches Avenue (-120.53007, 46.654026)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.95 L · about $26.22
Round trip
$52.43
10.02 gal · 37.9 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.22 $52.43
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.89 $55.78
Premium $5.77 $28.91 $57.83
Diesel $5.47 $27.39 $54.78

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 Selah and Seattle. The current time is 08:30:27.

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.