Origin
Finley, WA
Late night in Finley on Wednesday
Local time
1:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Finley, WA to Seattle, WA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
231.3 mi
372 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
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6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Finley, WA
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Seattle, WA
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Trip Overview
This 231.3-mile journey from Finley to Seattle, WA, is designed as a single-day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 23 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll spend about 97% of your time on major roads like US 97, US 12, and I-82. With an estimated fuel cost of $48, this route offers a straightforward path across the Pacific Coast region. Its efficiency makes it ideal for those looking to cover ground without extensive planning, though you'll want to factor in at least one planned stop to break up the drive. Consider this a practical option for reaching Seattle with minimal fuss.
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
115.6 miles from Finley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 231.3-mile route, with 97% of your travel on major arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 107.5 miles on US 97, offering a significant period of consistent driving. While much of the drive will be on well-maintained highways, the transition between US 97, US 12, and I-82 means you'll experience the dynamic of different highway systems. This route is less about winding backroads and more about efficient travel, allowing you to maintain steady progress towards your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 107.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 97 and US 12. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.9 miles in near WA 240.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 231.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.9 miles (WA 240): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.1 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
13.9 mi into trip
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~21m in
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WA 240
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 240
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
19.1 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12 toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
7
121.1 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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US 97
Keep slight left at fork onto US 97 toward I 90 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 West
8
229.9 mi into trip
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~4h 20m 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...
8
230.8 mi into trip
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~4h 22m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Finley, WA to Seattle, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
Yakima
19.1 mi in
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~26m
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via US 12
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 97 | 107.5 mi | 2h 1m |
| US 12 | 70.9 mi | 1h 17m |
| I 82 | 31 mi | 33m |
| WA 240 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| East State Route 397 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| East Columbia Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Chemical Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 97
— 107.5 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Finley, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on Finley Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Finley Road
2
Turn left onto WA 397
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
East State Route 397
3
Continue on WA 397
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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East Chemical Drive
4
Continue on WA 397
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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South Gum Street
5
Turn left onto East Columbia Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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East Columbia Drive
6
Enter roundabout onto WA 240
0.1 mi
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8 sec
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WA 240
7
Continue on WA 240
6.4 mi
·
8 min
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WA 240
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 240
5.1 mi
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5 min
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WA 240
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 182; US 12
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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I 182; US 12
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
71 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
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US 12
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
11
Continue on I 82; US 97
31 mi
·
33 min
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I 82; US 97
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 97
107 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
US 97
Toward I 90 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 90
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Madison Street, Convention Place
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
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Madison Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 23-minute estimated duration, this drive is easily manageable in a single day, making flexibility your best friend. Aim to depart Finley in the morning to give yourself ample time for the 231.3 miles to Seattle, and plan for at least one stop to refuel and stretch your legs. The longest stretch without a major town is over 100 miles on US 97, so ensure your fuel tank is adequately filled before embarking on that segment. The estimated fuel cost of $48 is a helpful budget benchmark for this trip.
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 115.6 miles from Finley, WA, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.5 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.6 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
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 Finley, 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 Finley, WA
This is one driving day of about 231.3 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Finley, 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 US 97 for about 107.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.6 mi from Finley, WA · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.6 miles from Finley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 97 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.5 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.41 one way
$96.82 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $50.77 | $101.54 |
| premium | $5.77 | $52.53 | $105.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.07 | $102.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.29 | $11.10 |
| Efficient EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.24 | $9.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.5 | 1 | $32.38 | $14.80 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Seattle, WA
Late night in Seattle on Wednesday
Local time
1:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 23m 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 Finley, WA to Seattle, WA covers 231.3 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 97, US 12, I 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.6 miles from Finley, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.41 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 231.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.9 miles (WA 240): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.1 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Finley, WA to Seattle, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
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