How far is West Wenatchee, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from West Wenatchee, WA to Seattle, WA is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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
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City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Wenatchee and Seattle.
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Start on the route
123 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Benoy Avenue
105 m · 12 sec · Benoy Avenue
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Continue on Mulberry Lane
1288 ft · 49 sec · Mulberry Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Western Avenue
3223 ft · 1 min · North Western Avenue
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Continue on Maiden Lane
1130 ft · 44 sec · Maiden Lane
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Turn left onto Dawn Terrace
681 ft · 26 sec · Dawn Terrace
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Turn right onto Horse Lake Road
1290 ft · 53 sec · Horse Lake Road
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Turn left onto North Wenatchee Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Wenatchee Avenue
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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 West Wenatchee 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
83.1 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving West Wenatchee 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 West Wenatchee to Seattle?
The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 73.4 miles from West Wenatchee and 73.7 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 1:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.16 one way or $54.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Wenatchee and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Wenatchee and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 92.99 mi (149.66 km).
#1 West Wenatchee
City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 47.4437400, -120.3534100 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $27.16 | $54.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $28.89 | $57.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $29.95 | $59.90 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $28.37 | $56.75 |
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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