How far is it from Ellensburg, WA, to Cle Elum, WA, ?

The distance between Ellensburg, WA, and Cle Elum, WA, is 26 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ellensburg, WA, to Cle Elum, WA, ?

The drive from Ellensburg, WA, to Cle Elum, WA, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Ellensburg, WA, to Cle Elum, WA, ?

The fastest route from Ellensburg, WA, to Cle Elum, WA, covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Cle Elum, WA from Ellensburg, WA?

Cle Elum, WA lies roughly to the north-west of Ellensburg, WA.

Which roads does the route from Ellensburg, WA to Cle Elum, WA follow?

The drive from Ellensburg, WA to Cle Elum, WA mainly follows I 90.

Are there charging stations between Ellensburg, WA and Cle Elum, WA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ellensburg, WA to Cle Elum, WA, including Flying J 1195 (350 kW); Taco Bell Ellensburg (Ellensburg, WA) (350 kW); Cle Elum Business Park - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

Ellensburg, WA Cle Elum, WA

Distance: 26 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Ellensburg, WA to Cle Elum, WA takes about 35 min via I 90. The distance is 26 mi. The straight-line distance is 24 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 26 mi

1 Depart right 29 yd
2 Turn right onto East University Way 3 mi
3 Enter roundabout slightly right 37 yd
4 Exit roundabout slightly right 163 yd
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 22 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn right onto South Oaks Avenue 1 mi

9 Turn left onto West 2nd Street 1 mi
10 Turn left onto North Pine Street 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn right onto West Davis Street 92 yd
12 Turn left 24 yd
13 Turn right 22 yd
14 Turn slightly left 33 yd
15 Arrive right

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The return trip from Cle Elum, WA to Ellensburg, WA covers roughly the same distance, 26 mi.

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Charging points along the way

13 chargers

Flying J 1195CCS · 1307 North Dolarway Rd., Ellensburg, WA, 98926350 kW
Taco Bell Ellensburg (Ellensburg, WA)CCS · 1406 Canyon Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926350 kW
Cle Elum Business Park - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 811 WA-970, Cle Elum, WA, 98922250 kW
Fred Meyer - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 201 S Water St, Ellensburg, WA, 98926250 kW
Gravity Coffee - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 808 West Davis Street, Cle Elum, WA, 98922250 kW

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Cle Elum, WA → Roslyn, WA8 mi · 20 min Cle Elum, WA → Easton State Airport (ESW)14 mi · 20 min Cle Elum, WA → Bowers Field (ELN)28 mi · 40 min Cle Elum, WA → Kittitas, WA34 mi · 45 min Cle Elum, WA → North Bend, WA53 mi · 1 h 5 min Cle Elum, WA → Leavenworth, WA54 mi · 1 h 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Ellensburg, WA, {fromState} to Cle Elum, WA, {toState}?: The distance between Ellensburg, WA, {fromState} and Cle Elum, WA, {toState} is 26 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ellensburg, WA, {fromState} to Cle Elum, WA, {toState}?: The drive from Ellensburg, WA, {fromState} to Cle Elum, WA, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Ellensburg, WA, {fromState} to Cle Elum, WA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Ellensburg, WA, {fromState} to Cle Elum, WA, {toState} covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Cle Elum, WA from Ellensburg, WA?: Cle Elum, WA lies roughly to the north-west of Ellensburg, WA.
Which roads does the route from Ellensburg, WA to Cle Elum, WA follow?: The drive from Ellensburg, WA to Cle Elum, WA mainly follows I 90.
Are there charging stations between Ellensburg, WA and Cle Elum, WA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ellensburg, WA to Cle Elum, WA, including Flying J 1195 (350 kW); Taco Bell Ellensburg (Ellensburg, WA) (350 kW); Cle Elum Business Park - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

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