Seattle, WA Road Trips

Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Seattle, WA is a local road trip base with 120 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 76 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Seattle, WA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in and county seat of King County, State of Washington, United States

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Trip Routes

120

Longest Drive

291 mi

Mead, WA

Quickest Drive

23m

Alderwood Manor, WA

Plan Around Seattle, WA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Seattle, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Pullman, WA to Seattle, WA 286 mi · 5h 47m Pomeroy, WA to Seattle, WA 277.4 mi · 5h 53m Colfax, WA to Seattle, WA 271.3 mi · 5h 27m Medical Lake, WA to Seattle, WA 268.5 mi · 5h

Continue From Seattle, WA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Seattle, WA to Mead, WA 291 mi · 5h 29m Seattle, WA to Spokane Valley, WA 288.4 mi · 5h 19m Seattle, WA to Garrett, WA 269.4 mi · 5h 4m Seattle, WA to Carson, WA 210.8 mi · 4h 17m

Trips from Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA to Mead, WA

291 mi 5h 29m

Seattle, WA to Spokane Valley, WA

288.4 mi 5h 19m

Seattle, WA to Garrett, WA

269.4 mi 5h 4m

Seattle, WA to Carson, WA

210.8 mi 4h 17m

Seattle, WA to Manson, WA

187.8 mi 4h

Seattle, WA to Chelan, WA

180.1 mi 3h 46m

Seattle, WA to Lake Shore, WA

162.1 mi 3h 11m

Seattle, WA to Lewisville, WA

161.8 mi 3h 15m

Seattle, WA to Rock Island, WA

159.8 mi 3h 19m

Seattle, WA to Salmon Creek, WA

159.3 mi 3h 7m

Seattle, WA to West Wenatchee, WA

147.4 mi 3h 1m

Seattle, WA to Sunnyslope, WA

145.5 mi 2h 56m

Seattle, WA to Central Park, WA

103.6 mi 2h 11m

Seattle, WA to Geneva, WA

91.1 mi 1h 53m

Seattle, WA to Rochester, WA

82.2 mi 1h 43m

Seattle, WA to Clear Lake, WA

69.3 mi 1h 30m

Seattle, WA to Big Lake, WA

66.5 mi 1h 26m

Seattle, WA to Longbranch, WA

65.5 mi 1h 34m

Driving from Seattle, WA

On average, trips departing from Seattle, WA run 76 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 40m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 291 miles (5h 29m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Seattle, WA are Mead, WA (291 mi, 5h 29m), Spokane Valley, WA (288.4 mi, 5h 19m), Garrett, WA (269.4 mi, 5h 4m), Carson, WA (210.8 mi, 4h 17m), and Manson, WA (187.8 mi, 4h). 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 76-mile trip from Seattle, 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. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 mapped routes leaving Seattle, WA and 60 routes heading into Seattle, WA, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 291 miles.

The longest mapped route from Seattle, WA covers 291 miles and takes approximately 5h 29m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.

The average route from Seattle, WA runs about 76 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 76-mile trip from Seattle, 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 Seattle, WA include Mead, WA, Spokane Valley, WA, Garrett, WA and Carson, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.