Origin
Seattle, WA
Evening in Seattle on Sunday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seattle, WA to Dollar Corner, WA
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
157.9 mi
254 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
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6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seattle, WA
Josh Hild
Dollar Corner, WA
Tony Began
Trip Overview
Traveling from Seattle to Dollar Corner covers 157.9 miles of Pacific Coast terrain, typically requiring about 3 hours and 5 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is easily manageable in a single day, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay. You will primarily stick to I-5, transitioning onto WA-502 and Spring Street to reach your final destination. Budgeting roughly $33 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs for this straightforward trip. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a reliable connection within Washington state that keeps your planning simple and efficient.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.9 miles from Seattle, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience as 99% of your journey stays on major corridors. You will spend the vast majority of your time on a 153.4-mile stretch along I-5, which defines the character of this drive as a consistent, high-speed transit. Because the route relies so heavily on the interstate, you can anticipate a steady pace without the need for complex navigation. While the drive lacks the variation of secondary backroads, the predictability makes it a straightforward trek. By the time you peel off onto WA-502, you will have completed almost all of your total mileage on the main highway grid.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 153.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 502. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Spring Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 157.9 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 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
8
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward Airport Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward Airport Way
7
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
7
153.9 mi into trip
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~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward WA 502 East: Battle Ground
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward WA 502 East: Battle Ground
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 153.4 mi | 2h 57m |
| WA 502 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Spring Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Madison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 219th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 153.4 mi, about 2h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Dollar Corner, WA.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
7 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto Madison Street
204 ft
·
11 sec
·
Madison Street
3
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
308 ft
·
14 sec
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4th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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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
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I 5
Use the left / none lanes.
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 right at fork onto I 5
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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I 5
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
305 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 5
Toward Airport Way
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
30 mi
·
38 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
122 mi
·
2 hr 18 min
·
I 5
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 11
Toward WA 502 East: Battle Ground
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on WA 502
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
WA 502
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
WA 502
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. You only need to account for one planned stop, allowing you to reach Dollar Corner quickly without feeling rushed. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the long 153.4-mile stint on I-5 to ensure you don't need to exit the flow of traffic prematurely. If you want to avoid the heaviest congestion, try timing your exit from Seattle to miss the standard morning or evening rush hours. Use the $33 fuel estimate as a baseline for your travel budget, but keep a little extra set aside in case of unexpected idling in traffic.
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 78.9 miles from Seattle, WA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153.4 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.9 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dollar Corner, 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.
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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 Seattle, WA
This is one driving day of about 157.9 miles and 3h 5m.
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 I 5 for about 153.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.9 mi from Seattle, WA · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 78.9 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 153.4 miles.
Arriving in Dollar Corner, WA
The final approach into Dollar Corner, 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 Dollar Corner, 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
$33.14 one way
$66.28 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $34.61 | $69.21 |
| premium | $5.77 | $35.88 | $71.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.08 | $70.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.58 | $7.58 |
| Efficient EV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.82 | $6.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.11 | $10.11 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Dollar Corner, WA
Evening in Dollar Corner on Sunday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 5m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Dollar Corner, WA covers 157.9 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 502, Spring Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.9 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 $33.14 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 157.9 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 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Seattle, WA to Dollar Corner, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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