How far is Seattle, WA from Algona, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Algona, WA is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.7 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.92 mi
36.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.92 mi
Kilometers
36.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.7 mi
Kilometers
44.58 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Algona
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-18T23:25
Arrive Algona
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Renton
WA

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

From Seattle
13.9 mi
00h 19m
To Algona
13.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Algona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Algona.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    94 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3180 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland

    45 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland

    589 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Airport Way

    93 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport

    10 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Renton

    1740 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn

    2033 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Valley Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Southwest

    1955 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 15th Street Southwest

    138 m · 18 sec · 15th Street Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Valley Highway North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Valley Highway North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    1771 ft · 51 sec · 1st Avenue North

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Algona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
11.9 mi · 43%
I 5 South
10.9 mi · 40%
I 405 North
1.8 mi · 6%
West Valley Highway North
1.15 mi · 4%
WA 167 South
0.79 mi · 3%
15th Street Southwest
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

11.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Renton
00h 19m from Seattle
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Algona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Algona?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Seattle and 13.9 miles from Algona.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Algona.

Stop Ideas Near Renton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Renton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.

RAIL

Tukwila station

3 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

18 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Algona. Straight-line distance: 22.92 mi (36.88 km).

Seattle

#1 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Algona

#2 Algona

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population3,199
Coordinates47.2789900, -122.2520600
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Algona (-122.25206, 47.27899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.46 $10.91
Premium $5.77 $5.66 $11.31
Diesel $5.47 $5.36 $10.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Algona. The current time is 23:25:42.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.