How far is Soap Lake, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Soap Lake, WA to Seattle, WA is about 176.5 miles (284 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soap Lake and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soap Lake and Seattle.
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Start on Division Street North
2051 ft · 2 min · Division Street North
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Continue on Division Road Northwest
2799 ft · 2 min · Division Road Northwest
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Turn slight right
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest
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Continue on Alder Street Southwest
2032 ft · 57 sec · Alder Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
120 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Basin Street Southwest
19.9 mi · 27 min · Basin Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1838 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
148.8 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center
881 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street, Convention Place
1843 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
760 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Soap Lake and Seattle.
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 90 West
Merge slight left
149 mi · 02h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain leaving Soap Lake and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soap Lake to Seattle?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Soap Lake and 88.3 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 12:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.60 one way or $65.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Soap Lake and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum
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 Cle Elum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soap Lake and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 133.48 mi (214.81 km).
#1 Soap Lake
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 47.3893100, -119.4905900 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $32.60 | $65.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $34.68 | $69.36 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $35.95 | $71.91 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.06 | $68.12 |
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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