How far is South Cle Elum, WA from Roslyn, WA?

The driving distance from South Cle Elum, WA to Roslyn, WA is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.09 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.33 mi
5.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.33 mi
Kilometers
5.36 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.09 mi
Kilometers
6.59 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roslyn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM PDT
Return by in South Cle Elum
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Cle Elum
2026-04-23T03:25
Arrive Roslyn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Cle Elum
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From South Cle Elum
2.1 mi
00h 05m
To Roslyn
2.1 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Cle Elum and Roslyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Cle Elum and Roslyn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Cle Elum Way

    1.3 km · 3 min · South Cle Elum Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Statford Street

    107 m · 21 sec · Statford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 903

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 903

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bullfrog Roundabout

    12 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Roslyn

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Pennsylvania Avenue

    45 m · 13 sec · East Pennsylvania Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    38 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Cle Elum and Roslyn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
243.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 903
1.32 mi · 32%
Bullfrog Roundabout
1.17 mi · 29%
South Cle Elum Way
0.84 mi · 20%
West 2nd Street
0.64 mi · 16%
Statford Street
0.07 mi · 2%
East Pennsylvania Avenue
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 903

Continue on State Route 903

1.32 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
3.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
00h 05m from South Cle Elum
Leave By
8:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Cle Elum and Mostly Sunny near Roslyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Cle Elum to Roslyn?

The road trip is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from South Cle Elum and 2.1 miles from Roslyn.

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

The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Cle Elum and Mostly Sunny near Roslyn.

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cle Elum, 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 Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Cle Elum and Roslyn. Straight-line distance: 3.33 mi (5.36 km).

South Cle Elum

#1 South Cle Elum

Town of the United States

Population565
Coordinates47.1856800, -120.9489700
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Roslyn

#2 Roslyn

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

Population972
Coordinates47.2234500, -120.9931400
Altitude685
CountryUnited States
Start: (-120.94897, 47.185706)
End: East Pennsylvania Avenue (-120.992904, 47.22316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.55 L · about $0.78
Round trip
$1.57
0.3 gal · 1.1 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $0.78 $1.57
Mid-grade $5.57 $0.84 $1.67
Premium $5.77 $0.87 $1.73
Diesel $5.47 $0.82 $1.64

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 South Cle Elum and Roslyn. The current time is 03:25:56.

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.