Ellensburg, WA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Ellensburg, WA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 75 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Ellensburg, WA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
107.5 mi
Seattle, WA
Quickest Drive
34m
South Cle Elum, WA
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Trips from Ellensburg, WA
Driving from Ellensburg, WA
On average, trips departing from Ellensburg, WA run 75 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 108 miles (2h 10m), while the shortest is just 26 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Ellensburg, WA most often head toward Seattle, WA (107.5 mi, 2h 6m), Kent, WA (105.9 mi, 2h 10m), Bellevue, WA (101.9 mi, 2h), Yakima, WA (36 mi, 45m), and South Cle Elum, WA (25.9 mi, 34m). 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 75-mile trip from Ellensburg, WA, budget about $16 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. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Ellensburg, WA and 0 routes heading into Ellensburg, WA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 26 to 108 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ellensburg, WA covers 108 miles and takes approximately 2h 10m. Shorter options start at just 26 miles.
The average route from Ellensburg, WA runs about 75 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 75-mile trip from Ellensburg, WA costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ellensburg, WA include Seattle, WA, Kent, WA, Bellevue, WA and Yakima, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ellensburg, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,913
Median Income
$49,888
Median Home Value
$357,800
Median Age
26.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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