How far is Key Center, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Key Center, WA to Seattle, WA is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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 06m.
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.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Key Center and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Key Center and Seattle.
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Start on Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
2.8 mi · 5 min · Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Goldman Drive Northwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Goldman Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
145 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Purdy Drive Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Purdy Drive Northwest
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 16 East
1834 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right
13.1 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
31.9 mi · 40 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 Key Center 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 North
Keep slight right
31.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Key Center 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 Key Center to Seattle?
The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Fife is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Key Center and 28.1 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 4:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.76 one way or $21.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Key Center and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Fife
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fife.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Key Center and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 26.63 mi (42.86 km).
#1 Key Center
Situated on the Key Peninsula within Pierce County, Washington, this unincorporated area rests at an elevation of 184 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3406500, -122.7454100 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $11.32 | $22.65 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
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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