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Trip from Battle Ground, WA to Seattle, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

161 mi

259 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 33m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m

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

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city in Clark County, Washington, United States

Battle Ground, WA

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

Seattle, WA

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Trip Overview

This 161-mile journey from Battle Ground, WA to Seattle, WA takes about 2 hours and 43 minutes, making it a feasible one-day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is $34. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, as this route has a 0% highway share. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so expect a more engaged experience behind the wheel. Given the relatively short duration and local road focus, this route is best enjoyed as a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

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

80.5 miles from Battle Ground, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northeast 219th Street — —
Seattle — —
Seneca Street — —
5th Avenue — —
Madison Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Northeast 219th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground, WA and Seattle, WA.

1

Start on East Main Street

2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
2

Continue on Northeast 219th Street

4.3 mi · 6 min · Northeast 219th Street
3

Turn left onto Seattle

0.6 mi · 1 min · Seattle
4

Merge slight left

122 mi · 2 hr 17 min
5

Keep slight right

32 mi · 39 min
6

Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Seneca Street
7

Turn left onto Seneca Street

322 ft · 18 sec · Seneca Street
8

Turn left onto 5th Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · 5th Avenue
9

Turn right onto Madison Street

112 ft · 9 sec · Madison Street
10

Turn left

30 ft · 2 sec
11

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this 161-mile drive is manageable within a single day, aim to depart early to make the most of your time and potentially avoid heavier local traffic. With an estimated fuel cost of $34, plan your refueling stops accordingly, though the relatively short distance means you likely won't need extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your navigation system, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests a need for constant attention to stay on course. Being on local roads offers flexibility, so feel free to adjust your pace and enjoy the journey without the pressure of a long, uninterrupted stretch.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.5 miles from Battle Ground, WA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

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 35 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.5 miles or 1h 21m 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 14m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Battle Ground, 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 Battle Ground, WA

This is one driving day of about 161 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Battle Ground, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Tumwater, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tumwater, WA

81 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.

Popular next leg

Tumwater, WA to Seattle, WA

62.8 mi · 1h 21m

Pacing Suggestions

Kelso, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tumwater, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.5 miles from Battle Ground, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Ludi's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seattle, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 161

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+12062392728

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84 Yesler

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seattle, Washington

0.3 mi

Chuck E. Cheese

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tacoma, Washington

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Cafe Seoul

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Federal Way, Washington

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 138

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12064605185

Visit website

Naomi Joe Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tacoma, Washington

2.2 mi

Candor Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Renton, Washington

2.5 mi

Ludi's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 161

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+12062392728

Visit website

84 Yesler

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab mile 161

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12066241111

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Chuck E. Cheese

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 126.5

Tacoma, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12534733078

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Noren [ Korean × Japanese ]

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 161

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 4–11:30 pm

+12063279269

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Villa Escondida Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 161

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12064482393

Visit website

The Fisherman's Restaurant Seattle

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40 mile 161

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+12066233500

Visit website

George's Molon Lave in Battle Ground Village

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Battle Ground, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13606877770

El Compadre Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46

Castle Rock, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13602742265

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Cafe Seoul

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 138

Federal Way, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12064605185

Visit website

Naomi Joe Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 126.5

Tacoma, Washington

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12532373403

Visit website

Candor Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 149.5

Renton, Washington

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12532368630

Visit website

Painted Plate

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 103.5

Olympia, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13607052103

Visit website

Gravity Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 115

Lakewood, Washington

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12534478740

Visit website

Daisy Mae's Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 149.5

Kent, Washington

Hours: 4:30 am–5 pm

+12538725580

Santo Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 161

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12064031678

Visit website

Beneath the Streets

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 161

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 10:30 am–4:30 pm

+12066241237

Visit website

The Family Room LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 34.5

Kelso, Washington

Hours: 2–7 pm

+13603023214

Visit website

Spooked In Seattle Ghost Tours

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 161

Seattle, Washington

+14259547701

Visit website

Tam O'Shanter Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 34.5

Kelso, Washington

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+13604231371

Visit website

Victor Steinbrueck Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 161

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12066844075

Visit website

Jimi Hendrix Statue

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 161

Seattle, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Cowlitz County Historical Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 34.5

Kelso, Washington

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13605773119

Visit website

Space Needle

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive mile 161

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 9:30 am–9 pm

+12069052100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.70 one way

$67.39 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $35.34 $70.68
premium $5.77 $36.56 $73.12
diesel $5.61 $35.55 $71.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.3 0 $16.90 $7.73
Efficient EV 40.3 0 $14.09 $6.44
EV Truck/SUV 64.4 0 $22.54 $10.30

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Battle Ground, WA

Night in Battle Ground on Saturday

Local time

9:38 PM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Seattle, WA

Night in Seattle on Saturday

Local time

9:38 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°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

3 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

2h 43m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a driving experience characterized by frequent turns, as this route is described as a 'turn-heavy local drive.' With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any long stretches of interstate cruising. The absence of a 'longest stretch' data point further indicates a continuous engagement with local roadways and intersections. This means you'll be constantly adjusting your navigation and driving style, making it a more interactive and perhaps less monotonous journey than a typical highway drive.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Northeast 219th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Battle Ground, WA to Seattle, WA is easy. At 2h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Battle Ground, WA to Seattle, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 161 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Battle Ground, WA to Seattle, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Seattle, WA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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