Memorial Day road trip

Seattle to Walla Walla for Memorial Day

Distance
270 mi
Driving
4.5 hrs + traffic
Halfway
Ellensburg

The next Memorial Day lands on Monday, May 31, 2027. On I-90, I-82 and US-12, the heaviest traffic usually hits the Friday afternoon before and the Monday afternoon after. Leave Thursday night or before 7 am Friday to dodge the worst of the getaway rush.

Plan this drive in XCRSN

Book the halfway night early

Ellensburg sits about 115 miles from Seattle and 155 miles from Walla Walla. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

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