Where to stop

Best places to stop between Seattle and Walla Walla

The I-90, I-82 and US-12 drive runs about 270 miles and 4.5 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 115 of 270

   1. Ellensburg, WA

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 155 miles left to Walla Walla.

   Hotels in EllensburgWhere to stay in Ellensburg

2. Mile 222 of 270

   2. Kennewick, WA

   The last big stop before Walla Walla, 48 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in KennewickWhere to stay in Kennewick

Sights worth the detour

• Downtown Walla Walla tasting rooms
• Red Mountain AVA near Benton City
• Snoqualmie Pass

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost