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Trip from Deer Park, WA to Seattle, WA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 44m

Distance

302.1 mi

486 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

55 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 31m ★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Deer Park, WA, WA

Deer Park, WA

Muzin Kahraman

city in and county seat of King County, State of Washington, United States

Seattle, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Deer Park, WA to Seattle, WA covers 302.1 miles and takes about 5h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, US 395, US 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 275.1 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

151 miles from Deer Park, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 44m. Total distance: 302.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 44m highway drive covering 302.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and US 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 275.1 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 275.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 395. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.5 miles in near US 395.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 302.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.5 miles (US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.2 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 300.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
13.5 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 395

Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 toward US 395: Spokane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward US 395: Spokane
6
82.2 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | I 90

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
300.7 mi into trip | ~5h 41m in

Take the exit toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2C Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, J...
6
301.4 mi into trip | ~5h 42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, M...
8
301.6 mi into trip | ~5h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Madison Street, Convention Place

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Madison Street, Convention Place

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 275.1 mi 5h
US 395 21.6 mi 34m
US 2 3 mi 3m
West Crawford Street 0.5 mi <1m
North Browne Street 0.5 mi 1m
Madison Street 0.1 mi <1m
North Main Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 275.1 mi, about 5h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park, WA and Seattle, WA.

1

Start on North Main Avenue

27 ft · 4 sec · North Main Avenue
2

Turn right onto West Crawford Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · West Crawford Street
3

Enter roundabout onto US 395

270 ft · 3 sec · US 395
4

Continue on US 395

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 395
5

Enter roundabout onto US 395

90 ft · 1 sec · US 395
6

Continue on US 395

12 mi · 15 min · US 395
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 395

8.5 mi · 18 min · US 395
Toward US 395: Spokane Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 2; US 395

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Browne Street
9

Take the ramp onto US 2; US 395

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 2; US 395
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395

57 mi · 1 hr · I 90; US 395
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

218 mi · 3 hr 59 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 2C Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 54 sec
Toward Madison Street, Convention Place Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn left onto Madison Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Madison Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Turn left

31 ft · 2 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151 miles from Deer Park, WA, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 275.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 66 miles or 1h 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 151 miles or 2h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seattle, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Deer Park, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Deer Park, WA

This is one driving day of about 302.1 miles and 5h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Deer Park, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 275.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 151 mi from Deer Park, WA · 2h 57m into the drive

city in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kittitas, WA

151 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Davenport, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kittitas, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 151 miles from Deer Park, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 275.1 miles.

Arriving in Seattle, WA

The final approach into Seattle, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Seattle, WA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Ludi's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seattle, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 302.1

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+12062392728

Visit website

84 Yesler

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seattle, Washington

0.3 mi

Noren [ Korean × Japanese ]

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Seattle, Washington

0.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.6

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+15097470336

Visit website

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

1.1 mi

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

1.1 mi

Ludi's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 302.1

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+12062392728

Visit website

84 Yesler

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab mile 302.1

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12066241111

Visit website

Noren [ Korean × Japanese ]

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 302.1

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 4–11:30 pm

+12063279269

Visit website

Villa Escondida Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 302.1

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12064482393

Visit website

The Fisherman's Restaurant Seattle

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40 mile 302.1

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+12066233500

Visit website

Momiji Capitol Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 302.1

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 4–11 pm

+12064574068

Visit website

Six Seven Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive mile 302.1

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 5:30–9 pm

+12062694575

Visit website

Altura

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $100 or ab mile 302.1

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 6–10 pm

+12064026749

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+15097470336

Visit website

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15094433566

Visit website

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15099925258

Visit website

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 21.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

Visit website

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15097473088

Visit website

Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 21.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

Visit website

Santo Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 302.1

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12064031678

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 194.2

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Circle K Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 194.2

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 194.2

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 21.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Deer Park, Washington

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 21.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 21.6

Spokane, Washington

+18668167584

Visit website

BTCPower Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 21.6

Spokane, Washington

Beneath the Streets

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 302.1

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 10:30 am–4:30 pm

+12066241237

Visit website

Spooked In Seattle Ghost Tours

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 302.1

Seattle, Washington

+14259547701

Visit website

Riverfront Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 21.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+15096256600

Visit website

Mobius Discovery Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 21.6

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15093217121

Visit website

Victor Steinbrueck Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 302.1

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12066844075

Visit website

The Great Northern Clocktower

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 21.6

Spokane, WA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15096256600

Jimi Hendrix Statue

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 302.1

Seattle, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Space Needle

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive mile 302.1

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 9:30 am–9 pm

+12069052100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 302.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$63.23 one way

$126.45 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $66.31 $132.61
premium $5.77 $68.60 $137.21
diesel $5.61 $66.70 $133.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$63

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$88–$113

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

55 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

George, Washington

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Spokane, Washington

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Spokane, Washington

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Spokane, Washington

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Spokane, Washington

EV Connect

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Deer Park, Washington

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Pilot EV Charging Station

Ellensburg, Washington

Other

1 DCFC

BTCPower Charging Station

Spokane, Washington

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 15 EV Connect: 12 ChargePoint: 10 Tesla Destination: 5 Tesla: 4 FLO: 4 Shell Recharge: 3 Electrify America: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 90.6 1 $31.72 $14.50
Efficient EV 75.5 0 $26.43 $12.08
EV Truck/SUV 120.8 1 $42.29 $19.33

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Deer Park, WA

Afternoon in Deer Park on Thursday

Local time

1:46 PM

PDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Seattle, WA

Afternoon in Seattle on Thursday

Local time

1:46 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

13 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 44m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Deer Park, WA to Seattle, WA covers 302.1 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, US 395, US 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151 miles from Deer Park, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 302.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.5 miles (US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.2 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 300.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Deer Park, WA to Seattle, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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