Labor Day road trip

Seattle to Cannon Beach for Labor Day

Distance
255 mi
Driving
4.5 hrs + traffic
Halfway
Portland

The next Labor Day lands on Monday, September 6, 2027. On I-5 and US-26, the heaviest traffic usually hits the Friday before and the Monday afternoon return. Coming home Tuesday morning instead of Monday afternoon saves hours in traffic.

Plan this drive in XCRSN

Book the halfway night early

Portland sits about 177 miles from Seattle and 78 miles from Cannon Beach. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

Total trip cost

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XCRSN planner: plan the whole drive before you leave. Live corridor fuel, overnight stops, Apple and Google Maps export.

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