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Trip from Seattle, WA to Country Homes, WA

Drive Time

5h 24m

Distance

286.6 mi

461 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 11m ★
6 AM
5h 25m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 31m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 17m

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

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Downtown Seattle, WA, WA

Seattle, WA

Josh Hild

Trip Overview

The drive from Seattle, WA to Country Homes, WA covers 286.6 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel, US 2, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 274.2 miles on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.15 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

143.3 miles from Seattle, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 24m drive with frequent turns across 286.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel is the longest continuous segment at about 274.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,416 ft 179 ft

Total Climb

2,237 ft

Total Descent

388 ft

Highest Point

2,416 ft

~61.4 mi in

Elevation Range

2,237 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Madison Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 286.6 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: near the start (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Madison Street

Turn left onto Madison Street

Navigation decision point

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Spring Street

Turn right onto Spring Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland

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

Toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
6
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane

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

Toward I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane
6
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 90 / Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel 274.2 mi 4h 59m
US 2 6.3 mi 15m
I 90 3.9 mi 4m
North Newport Highway 0.6 mi 1m
I 5 0.6 mi 1m
East Graves Road 0.1 mi <1m
Spring Street 0.1 mi <1m
4th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel — 274.2 mi, about 4h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Country Homes, WA.

1

Start on this road

31 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Madison Street

204 ft · 11 sec · Madison Street
3

Turn right onto 4th Avenue

308 ft · 14 sec · 4th Avenue
4

Turn right onto Spring Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Spring Street
Use the right lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland
6

Continue on I 5

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 5
Use the left lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

147 ft · 2 sec · I 5
Toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane
9

Merge onto I 90

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

274 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 90; US 2; US 395
12

Take the exit onto US 2; US 395

0.2 mi · 32 sec · US 2; US 395
Toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; US 395

6.1 mi · 14 min · US 2; US 395
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Newport Highway
15

Turn slight left onto East Graves Road

280 ft · 13 sec · East Graves Road
16

Continue on East Graves Road

375 ft · 18 sec · East Graves Road
17

Turn right onto North Andrew Street

165 ft · 7 sec · North Andrew Street
18

Arrive at destination

North Andrew Street

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 143.3 miles from Seattle, WA, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 274.2 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 143.3 miles or 2h 38m 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 18m

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

Before You Leave

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

+

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 Seattle, WA

This is one driving day of about 286.6 miles and 5h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Seattle, 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 Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel for about 274.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 143.3 mi from Seattle, WA · 2h 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yakima, WA

143 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

Monroe, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yakima, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143.3 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 274.2 miles.

Arriving in Country Homes, WA

The final approach into Country Homes, 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 Country Homes, 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.

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
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.15 one way

$120.30 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $62.82 $125.63
premium $5.77 $65.12 $130.23
diesel $5.64 $63.67 $127.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

2+U - Tesla Supercharger

Seattle, WA

Tesla

4 DCFC

1301 2ND AVE

Seattle, WA

ABM

2 DCFC

District 13

Seattle, WA

Non-Networked

2 DCFC

CITY LIGHT WATERFRONT 1

Seattle, WA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

CITY LIGHT WATERFRONT 2

Seattle, WA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 2 ABM: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86 1 $30.09 $13.76
Efficient EV 71.7 0 $25.08 $11.46
EV Truck/SUV 114.6 1 $40.12 $18.34

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Seattle, WA

Late night in Seattle on Monday

Local time

12:51 AM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Country Homes, WA

Late night in Country Homes on Monday

Local time

12:51 AM

PDT

Current temp

32°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

9 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 24m 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 Seattle, WA to Country Homes, WA covers 286.6 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel, US 2, I 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.3 miles from Seattle, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.15 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 13 significant decision points across 286.6 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: near the start (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Seattle, WA to Country Homes, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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