Ellensburg to Wenatchee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

31.6 miles 50.8 km · straight line
41 miles estimated 66 km · driving distance
50min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Ellensburg from Wenatchee?

The distance from Ellensburg to Wenatchee is 31.6 miles (50.8 km) as the crow flies. Wenatchee is located NNE of Ellensburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 41 miles, taking about 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ellensburg and Wenatchee. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ellensburg to Wenatchee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 50min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Ellensburg & Wenatchee

Quick Facts

Ellensburg
47.00°N, 120.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
470m elevation
Wenatchee
47.42°N, 120.31°W
America/Los_Angeles
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 788.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients