How far is Clear Lake, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Clear Lake, WA to Seattle, WA is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clear Lake and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clear Lake and Seattle.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Street
55 m · 17 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto State Route 9
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward College Way
18 m · 1 sec · College Way
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Exit the roundabout onto College Way
543 ft · 10 sec · College Way
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Continue on East College Way
3.5 mi · 8 min · East College Way
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Keep slight left to continue on West College Way
124 m · 15 sec · West College Way
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle
1930 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right
61.4 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street
897 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Union Street
889 ft · 42 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1343 ft · 56 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clear Lake and Seattle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight right
61.4 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clear Lake and Sunny near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clear Lake to Seattle?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Clear Lake and 34.7 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.32 one way or $26.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clear Lake and Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Marysville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marysville.
Everett Station
Stanwood station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clear Lake and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 59.46 mi (95.69 km).
#1 Clear Lake
Situated at an elevation of 46 feet within the floodplain of the Skagit River Valley, this Skagit County community is centered around its namesake lake.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.4642700, -122.2340400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.44 | $13.32 | $26.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $14.64 | $29.29 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $17.87 | $35.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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