This 205.4-mile journey from Connell, WA, to Seattle, WA, is designed as a straightforward, single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 11 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-90, with a section of WA 26 and the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway contributing to 94% of the drive being on main roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $43, this highway-focused route offers an efficient way to travel across Washington state. It's a practical choice for those looking to cover ground without extensive detours, making it ideal for a quick transition between regions.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
102.7 miles from Connell, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
135.4 mi
2h 30m
WA 26
57.4 mi
1h 19m
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
4m
South Roxboro Road
2.6 mi
4m
Lind-Hatton Road
1.3 mi
2m
North Columbia Avenue
1 mi
2m
Muse Road
0.8 mi
1m
Bronson Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 135.4 mi, about 2h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Connell, WA and Seattle, WA.
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Start on East Clark Street
46 ft·6 sec·East Clark Street
2
Turn right onto North Columbia Avenue
259 ft·8 sec·North Columbia Avenue
3
Continue on North Columbia Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·North Columbia Avenue
4
Continue on Lind Road
0.1 mi·16 sec·Lind Road
5
Turn left onto US 395
4.5 mi·4 min·Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
6
Turn left onto Muse Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Muse Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto South Roxboro Road
2.6 mi·4 min·South Roxboro Road
8
Continue on Lind-Hatton Road
0.3 mi·28 sec·Lind-Hatton Road
9
Continue on 1st Avenue
386 ft·7 sec·1st Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto Bronson Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·Bronson Street
11
Continue on Lind-Hatton Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Lind-Hatton Road
12
Turn left onto WA 26
57 mi·1 hr 19 min·WA 26
13
Continue on this road
0.7 mi·1 min·this road
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
14
Merge onto I 90
135 mi·2 hr 30 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 2CToward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·54 sec
Toward Madison Street, Convention PlaceUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·Madison Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn left
31 ft·2 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour, 11-minute duration, this trip is comfortably manageable in a single day. You'll want to factor in the $43 fuel cost and plan for at least one stop, perhaps during the 135.4-mile stretch on I-90 where services are readily available. Starting your drive in the morning will give you ample daylight and allow you to arrive in Seattle with time to spare. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning between WA 26 and I-90, to ensure smooth progress.
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 102.7 miles from Connell, WA, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.4 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 45 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.7 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
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 Connell, 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 Connell, WA
This is one driving day of about 205.4 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Connell, 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 90 for about 135.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 205.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Columbia Avenue
Turn right onto North Columbia Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
204 mi into trip|~4h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2C
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, J...
6
204.8 mi into trip|~4h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, M...
8
204.9 mi into trip|~4h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Madison Street, Convention Place
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Madison Street, Convention Place
6
205.3 mi into trip|~4h 10m in|Madison Street
Turn left onto Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.99 one way
$85.98 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$45.08
$90.17
premium
$5.77
$46.64
$93.29
diesel
$5.61
$45.35
$90.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.6
0
$21.57
$9.86
Efficient EV
51.4
0
$17.97
$8.22
EV Truck/SUV
82.2
1
$28.76
$13.15
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Connell, WA
Late night
in Connell on Tuesday
Local time
1:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Seattle, WA
Late night
in Seattle on Tuesday
Local time
1:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 205.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 205.4-mile route, with 94% of your travel occurring on main roads like I-90. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 135.4 miles on I-90, meaning you can settle in for extended periods of driving. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed highways, the inclusion of WA 26 and the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway might introduce some variation in the driving experience before you merge back onto the interstate. This route prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 135.4 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and WA 26. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Columbia Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 205.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Columbia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 204 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Seattle, Washington sits at one of the most beautiful spots in the United States. Occupying a narrow isthmus between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, it is the biggest city in the Pacific Northwest, with 780,000 people in Seattle and over four million people in the metro area. Seen from above, carpets of evergreen trees, pristine blue waters, and snowy white mountains surround the downtown's metallic skyscrapers, earning the city its nickname The Emerald City.
On the ground, you will find a vibrant and cosmopolitan city. Next to the progressive downtown and the freewheeling feel of Capitol Hill, you can find a laid-back atmosphere in the districts to the north and ethnically diverse neighborhoods to the south.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 205.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 135.4 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Columbia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 204 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Seattle, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
