How far is South Cle Elum, WA from Kittitas, WA?
The driving distance from South Cle Elum, WA to Kittitas, WA is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Cle Elum and Kittitas.
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Start on the route
57 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto South Cle Elum Way
1.3 km · 2 min · South Cle Elum Way
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Turn right onto West Railroad Street
1113 ft · 51 sec · West Railroad Street
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Turn right onto South Oaks Avenue
2430 ft · 54 sec · South Oaks Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Ellensburg
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
30.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kittitas
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Cleman Road
66 m · 5 sec · Cleman Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East First Avenue
45 m · 4 sec · East First Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East First Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Cle Elum and Kittitas.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
30.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Cle Elum and Sunny near Kittitas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Cle Elum to Kittitas?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from South Cle Elum and 16.9 miles from Kittitas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Cle Elum and Sunny near Kittitas.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Cle Elum and Kittitas. Straight-line distance: 28.67 mi (46.14 km).
#1 South Cle Elum
Town of the United States
| Population | 565 |
| Coordinates | 47.1856800, -120.9489700 |
| Altitude | 586 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kittitas
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,521 |
| Coordinates | 46.9831800, -120.4170100 |
| Altitude | 502 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Avenue (-120.417008, 46.983209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
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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