How far is Seattle, WA from Artondale, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Artondale, WA is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.68 mi
01h 00m
Flight
25.12 mi
40.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.12 mi
Kilometers
40.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.68 mi
Kilometers
71.91 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Artondale
Sun, Apr 12, 11:50 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Mon, Apr 13, 12:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-12T22:49
Arrive Artondale
Sun, Apr 12, 11:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Federal Way
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Seattle
22.3 mi
00h 30m
To Artondale
22.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSW
Destination
45°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.4 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Olympic Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Olympic Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on 56th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest

    1647 ft · 40 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Artondale Drive Northwest

    153 m · 12 sec · Artondale Drive Northwest

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Artondale Drive Northwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
32.7 mi · 73%
WA 16 West
8.59 mi · 19%
Olympic Drive
1.08 mi · 2%
56th Street
0.91 mi · 2%
Wollochet Drive Northwest
0.7 mi · 2%
Fillmore Drive Northwest
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

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

30.4 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Federal Way
00h 30m from Seattle
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Artondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Federal Way is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Seattle and 22.4 miles from Artondale.

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

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 4:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.27 one way or $16.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Artondale.

Stop Ideas Near Federal Way

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 Federal Way and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 7.5 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 12.5 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 3.3 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 Covington
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Federal Way.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

12 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

16 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

31 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

33 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Artondale. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.42 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
Artondale

#2 Artondale

Census designated place

Population12,653
Coordinates47.2995400, -122.6206900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Artondale (-122.62069, 47.29954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $8.27
Round trip
$16.54
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.27 $16.54
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.80 $17.59
Premium $5.77 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $5.47 $8.64 $17.28

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Artondale. The current time is 22:49:46.

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.