Seattle, WA Road Trips

Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Seattle, WA is a local road trip base with 87 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 71 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Seattle, WA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

87

Longest Drive

288.4 mi

Spokane Valley, WA

Quickest Drive

15m

Tukwila, WA

Plan Around Seattle, WA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Seattle, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Colfax, WA to Seattle, WA 271.3 mi · 5h 27m Omak, WA to Seattle, WA 237.2 mi · 4h 55m Electric City, WA to Seattle, WA 225.9 mi · 3h 46m Ritzville, WA to Seattle, WA 219.9 mi · 3h 28m

Continue From Seattle, WA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Seattle, WA to Spokane Valley, WA 288.4 mi · 5h 19m Seattle, WA to Colfax, WA 271.1 mi · 5h 27m Seattle, WA to Benton City, WA 207.8 mi · 3h 53m Seattle, WA to Ephrata, WA 171.1 mi · 3h 16m

Trips from Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA to Spokane Valley, WA

288.4 mi 5h 19m

Seattle, WA to Colfax, WA

271.1 mi 5h 27m

Seattle, WA to Benton City, WA

207.8 mi 3h 53m

Seattle, WA to Ephrata, WA

171.1 mi 3h 16m

Seattle, WA to Battle Ground, WA

161.1 mi 3h 12m

Seattle, WA to Dollar Corner, WA

157.9 mi 3h 5m

Seattle, WA to Anacortes, WA

77.7 mi 1h 42m

Seattle, WA to Bremerton, WA

65 mi 1h 28m

Seattle, WA to Elk Plain, WA

48.3 mi 1h 8m

Seattle, WA to Arlington, WA

47.3 mi 1h 1m

Seattle, WA to Artondale, WA

44.7 mi 1h

Seattle, WA to Steilacoom, WA

44 mi 1h 2m

Seattle, WA to Fircrest, WA

36.4 mi 49m

Seattle, WA to Marysville, WA

34.1 mi 44m

Seattle, WA to Silverdale, WA

34.1 mi 1h 25m

Seattle, WA to Tacoma, WA

33.6 mi 45m

Seattle, WA to Black Diamond, WA

30.6 mi 51m

Seattle, WA to Everett, WA

28.4 mi 38m

Driving from Seattle, WA

On average, trips departing from Seattle, WA run 71 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 31m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 288 miles (5h 27m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Seattle, WA are Spokane Valley, WA (288.4 mi, 5h 19m), Colfax, WA (271.1 mi, 5h 27m), Benton City, WA (207.8 mi, 3h 53m), Ephrata, WA (171.1 mi, 3h 16m), and Battle Ground, WA (161.1 mi, 3h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 71-mile trip from Seattle, WA, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 27 mapped routes leaving Seattle, WA and 60 routes heading into Seattle, WA, covering 87 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 288 miles.

The longest mapped route from Seattle, WA covers 288 miles and takes approximately 5h 27m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Seattle, WA runs about 71 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 71-mile trip from Seattle, WA costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Seattle, WA include Spokane Valley, WA, Colfax, WA, Benton City, WA and Ephrata, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.