How far is Tonasket, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Tonasket, WA to Seattle, WA is about 260.2 miles (418.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Chelan County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonasket and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonasket and Seattle.
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Start on South Whitcomb Avenue
110.8 mi · 2 hr 22 min · South Whitcomb Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunset Highway
15 m · 2 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn right onto US 2/97
1.2 km · 1 min · US 2/97
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Continue on Odabashian Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Odabashian Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
42 m · 6 sec · US 2
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Exit the rotary onto US 2
2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2
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Keep slight left to continue on US 2
43 m · 3 sec · US 2
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Keep slight right to continue on US 2
13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2
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Turn left onto US 97
35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
827 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West
1648 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
83.1 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Tonasket 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.
South Whitcomb Avenue
Start on South Whitcomb Avenue
111 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Tonasket 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 Tonasket to Seattle?
The road trip is about 260.2 miles (418.7 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Leavenworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from Tonasket and 130.2 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.8 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 8:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.04 one way or $96.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Tonasket and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Leavenworth
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 Leavenworth.
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth
Columbia Station
Stevens Pass, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonasket and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 153.42 mi (246.9 km).
#1 Tonasket
City in Okanogan County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,131 |
| Coordinates | 48.7051500, -119.4395000 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $48.04 | $96.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $51.11 | $102.21 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $52.98 | $105.96 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $50.19 | $100.37 |
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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