How far is Prairie Heights, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Prairie Heights, WA to Seattle, WA is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 00h 58m.
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 fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
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 Prairie Heights and Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Heights and Seattle.
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Start on 243rd Avenue Court East
33 m · 5 sec · 243rd Avenue Court East
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Turn right onto 119th Street East
144 m · 19 sec · 119th Street East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 242nd Avenue East
2352 ft · 1 min · 242nd Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 112th Street East
2636 ft · 1 min · 112th Street East
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Turn right onto 234th Avenue East
1.3 km · 2 min · 234th Avenue East
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Turn left onto State Route 410 East
2972 ft · 56 sec · State Route 410 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East
29 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East
1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East
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Continue on Elhi Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Elhi Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 410 East
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 410 East
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Seattle
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
12.1 mi · 15 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street
1449 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto West Willis Street
1085 ft · 35 sec · West Willis Street
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Continue on South Kent Des Moines Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Kent Des Moines Road
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Take the exit right
1146 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1972 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 20 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 Prairie Heights 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.
South Kent Des Moines Road
Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Light Rain leaving Prairie Heights and Rain near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Heights to Seattle?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Prairie Heights and 21.4 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Prairie Heights and Rain near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Kent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kent.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Heights and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 33.31 mi (53.6 km).
#1 Prairie Heights
This census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, is nestled within the Puyallup River valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1493300, -122.1053000 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.03 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Premium | $5.55 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
| Diesel | $7.16 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
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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