How far is Yacolt, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Yacolt, WA to Seattle, WA is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yacolt and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yacolt and Seattle.
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Start on East Cushman Street
74 m · 11 sec · East Cushman Street
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Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
110 m · 11 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto West Yacolt Road
689 ft · 19 sec · West Yacolt Road
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Turn right onto North Amboy Road
1316 ft · 32 sec · North Amboy Road
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Continue on Northeast Amboy Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Northeast Amboy Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 221st Avenue
2559 ft · 49 sec · Northeast 221st Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Cedar Creek Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Northeast Cedar Creek Road
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Continue on Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hayes Road
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Continue on Northwest Hayes Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Northwest Hayes Road
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Continue on East CC Street
1033 ft · 38 sec · East CC Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis River Road
38 m · 7 sec · Lewis River Road
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
111.4 mi · 2 hr 6 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 Yacolt and Seattle.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Atlantic Avenue
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 06m
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 Yacolt and Chance Light Rain near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yacolt to Seattle?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Yacolt and 83.1 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 12:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.67 one way or $61.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Yacolt and Chance Light Rain near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie
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 Fords Prairie.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yacolt and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 120.29 mi (193.59 km).
#1 Yacolt
Town in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,802 |
| Coordinates | 45.8659500, -122.4062100 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $30.67 | $61.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $32.62 | $65.25 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $33.82 | $67.64 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $32.04 | $64.07 |
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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