How far is Seattle, WA from Ames Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Ames Lake, WA is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Ames Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Ames Lake.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
916 ft · 39 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto University Street
653 ft · 26 sec · University Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North
1631 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 202: Redmond Way
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Redmond Way
1.4 km · 2 min · Redmond Way
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Continue on Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Ames Lake Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northeast Ames Lake Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Quail Creek Drive
1512 ft · 1 min · Northeast Quail Creek Drive
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Turn left onto Quail Creek Way Northeast
86 m · 14 sec · Quail Creek Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 26th Street
73 m · 16 sec · Northeast 26th Street
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Turn left onto 279th Court Northeast
76 m · 11 sec · 279th Court Northeast
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Turn slight left
58 m · 14 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 Seattle and Ames Lake.
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.
WA 520
Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
12.5 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Seattle and Partly Sunny near Ames Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Ames Lake?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Redmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Seattle and 11.7 miles from Ames Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Seattle and Partly Sunny near Ames Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Redmond
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 Redmond.
King Street Station
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Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Ames Lake. Straight-line distance: 17.14 mi (27.58 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Ames Lake
Census designated place in Washington, United States
| Population | 1,486 |
| Coordinates | 47.6328800, -121.9662300 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ames Lake (-121.96623, 47.63288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $5.23 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
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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