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Issaquah, WA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Issaquah, WA have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 91 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Issaquah, WA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

Downtown Issaquah, WA, WA

Photo: JOHN CALLERY

Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

272.1 mi

Spokane Valley, WA

Quickest Drive

24m

Seattle, WA

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Trips from Issaquah, WA

Driving from Issaquah, WA

The typical drive from Issaquah, WA covers about 91 miles and takes around 1h 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 272 miles (4h 58m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Issaquah, WA are Spokane Valley, WA (272.1 mi, 4h 58m), Marysville, WA (44.5 mi, 58m), Federal Way, WA (30.9 mi, 43m), and Seattle, WA (17.1 mi, 24m). 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 91-mile trip from Issaquah, WA, budget about $19 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 4 mapped routes leaving Issaquah, WA and 1 routes heading into Issaquah, WA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 272 miles.

The longest mapped route from Issaquah, WA covers 272 miles and takes approximately 4h 58m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.

The average route from Issaquah, WA runs about 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 91-mile trip from Issaquah, WA costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Issaquah, WA include Spokane Valley, WA, Marysville, WA, Federal Way, WA and Seattle, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Issaquah, WA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

39,472

Median Income

$153,786

Median Home Value

$934,100

Median Age

37.2

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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