Traveling from Seattle to Dollar Corner covers 157.9 miles of Pacific Coast terrain, typically requiring about 3 hours and 5 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is easily manageable in a single day, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay. You will primarily stick to I-5, transitioning onto WA-502 and Spring Street to reach your final destination. Budgeting roughly $33 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs for this straightforward trip. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a reliable connection within Washington state that keeps your planning simple and efficient.
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
78.9 miles from Seattle, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
153.4 mi
2h 57m
WA 502
3.7 mi
5m
Spring Street
0.1 mi
<1m
4th Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Madison Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Northeast 219th Street
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 153.4 mi, about 2h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Dollar Corner, WA.
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Start on this road
31 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Madison Street
204 ft·11 sec·Madison Street
3
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
308 ft·14 sec·4th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Spring Street
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland
6
Continue on I 5
0.6 mi·1 min·I 5
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
147 ft·2 sec·I 5
Toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
0.1 mi·8 sec·I 5
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
305 ft·4 sec·I 5
Toward Airport Way
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
30 mi·38 min·I 5
Toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
122 mi·2 hr 18 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 11Toward WA 502 East: Battle GroundUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on WA 502
3.7 mi·5 min·WA 502
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
WA 502
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. You only need to account for one planned stop, allowing you to reach Dollar Corner quickly without feeling rushed. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the long 153.4-mile stint on I-5 to ensure you don't need to exit the flow of traffic prematurely. If you want to avoid the heaviest congestion, try timing your exit from Seattle to miss the standard morning or evening rush hours. Use the $33 fuel estimate as a baseline for your travel budget, but keep a little extra set aside in case of unexpected idling in traffic.
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 78.9 miles from Seattle, WA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153.4 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 35 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.9 miles or 1h 34m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dollar Corner, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Seattle, 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 Seattle, WA
This is one driving day of about 157.9 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Seattle, 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 5 for about 153.4 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 0.1 and 153.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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1 mi into trip|~2m in|I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
7
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
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1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
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153.9 mi into trip|~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward WA 502 East: Battle Ground
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward WA 502 East: Battle Ground
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.05 one way
$66.09 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$34.66
$69.31
premium
$5.77
$35.86
$71.71
diesel
$5.61
$34.86
$69.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.4
0
$16.58
$7.58
Efficient EV
39.5
0
$13.82
$6.32
EV Truck/SUV
63.2
0
$22.11
$10.11
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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 15, 2026
Origin
Seattle, WA
Evening
in Seattle on Saturday
Local time
7:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dollar Corner, WA
Evening
in Dollar Corner on Saturday
Local time
7:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
3h 5m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience as 99% of your journey stays on major corridors. You will spend the vast majority of your time on a 153.4-mile stretch along I-5, which defines the character of this drive as a consistent, high-speed transit. Because the route relies so heavily on the interstate, you can anticipate a steady pace without the need for complex navigation. While the drive lacks the variation of secondary backroads, the predictability makes it a straightforward trek. By the time you peel off onto WA-502, you will have completed almost all of your total mileage on the main highway grid.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 153.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 502. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Spring Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 157.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 157.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 153.4 miles on I 5. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dollar Corner, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 5): 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 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Dollar Corner, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
