How far is Winlock, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Winlock, WA to Seattle, WA is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winlock and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winlock and Seattle.
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Start on East Walnut Street
1251 ft · 25 sec · East Walnut Street
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Continue on State Route 505
2.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 505
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Take the ramp left
2188 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
69.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Keep slight right
31.9 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street
1359 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Seneca Street
98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
34 m · 9 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 Winlock 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.
State Route 505
Merge slight left
69.6 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Winlock 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 Winlock to Seattle?
The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Lacey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Winlock and 52.6 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Winlock and Light Rain Likely near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Lacey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Steilacoom Town Of Firsts
Lakewood City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacey.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winlock and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 82.15 mi (132.2 km).
#1 Winlock
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,490 |
| Coordinates | 46.4912200, -122.9379000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $19.41 | $38.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $20.65 | $41.31 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
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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