How far is Seattle, WA from Buckley, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Buckley, WA is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 04m.
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 second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Buckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Buckley.
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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
94 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Spring Street
647 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Portland
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
3180 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
45 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
589 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Way
93 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
10 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Renton
1740 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
2161 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
2033 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
19 mi · 24 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
3042 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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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
1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East
22 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East
4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 410 East
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Turn right onto Main Street
841 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Cottage Street
36 m · 7 sec · North Cottage Street
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Turn right
27 m · 6 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 Buckley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
19 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Buckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Buckley?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Seattle and 22.9 miles from Buckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Buckley.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Buckley. Straight-line distance: 33.78 mi (54.36 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 Buckley
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
| Population | 5,286 |
| Coordinates | 47.1631600, -122.0267800 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckley (-122.02678, 47.16316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $8.86 | $17.71 |
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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