How far is Lynnwood, WA from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA?
The driving distance from Lynnwood, WA to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynnwood and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynnwood and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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Start on Pacific Highway
22 m · 4 sec · Pacific Highway
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Turn right onto 196th Street Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · 196th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 44th Avenue West
1851 ft · 50 sec · 44th Avenue West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle
1265 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
25.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Southcenter, Southcenter Boulevard
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 518 West: Burien, Sea-Tac Airport
3083 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
3163 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 99 South: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Rental Car Return, State Patrol, Tukwila International Boulevard Station
1670 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
2508 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Airport Expressway
2512 ft · 53 sec · Airport Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Air Cargo Road, Rental Car Return, Cell Phone Lot
760 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Rental Car Return, Air Cargo Road
41 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Air Cargo Road, Rental Car Return
107 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto South 170th Street
95 m · 17 sec · South 170th Street
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Turn left onto Air Cargo Road
916 ft · 25 sec · Air Cargo Road
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Turn slight right
2128 ft · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
540 ft · 39 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 Lynnwood and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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 South
Merge slight left
25.5 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Light Rain leaving Lynnwood and Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynnwood to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Lynnwood and 15.5 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lynnwood and Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynnwood and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Straight-line distance: 25.7 mi (41.36 km).
#1 Lynnwood
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 39,042 |
| Coordinates | 47.8209300, -122.3151300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4489900, -122.3092900 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (-122.30929, 47.44899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.13 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.42 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Premium | $5.67 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| Diesel | $7.24 | $7.90 | $15.79 |
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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