How far is Fairwood, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Fairwood, WA to Seattle, WA is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairwood and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairwood and Seattle.
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Start on Southeast 172nd Street
592 ft · 26 sec · Southeast 172nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 139th Place Southeast
96 m · 17 sec · 139th Place Southeast
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Turn sharp right onto Southeast 171st Place
67 m · 10 sec · Southeast 171st Place
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Turn right onto 140th Avenue Southeast
1340 ft · 39 sec · 140th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Petrovitsky Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast Petrovitsky Road
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Continue on Southeast 176th Street
2635 ft · 1 min · Southeast 176th Street
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Continue on Southeast Carr Road
771 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Carr Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Carr Road
755 ft · 18 sec · Southeast Carr Road
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Continue on South Carr Road
2934 ft · 1 min · South Carr Road
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Continue on South 43rd Street
738 ft · 21 sec · South 43rd Street
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Take the ramp right toward WA 167 North
1850 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Sea-Tac, Seattle, I-5
1602 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Seattle, Southcenter Boulevard
973 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1118 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street
1359 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Seneca Street
98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
615 ft · 27 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 Fairwood and Seattle.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fairwood and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairwood to Seattle?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tukwila is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Fairwood and 10.2 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairwood and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Tukwila
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tukwila.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairwood and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 13.61 mi (21.91 km).
#1 Fairwood
Situated in King County at an elevation of approximately 531 feet, this suburban community lies southeast of Renton within the greater Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4484300, -122.1573400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
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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