How far is Seattle, WA from Elk Plain, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Elk Plain, WA is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Elk Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Elk Plain.
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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
30.4 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight right
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 East: South Tacoma Way, Puyallup
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 512 East: Puyallup
720 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Steele Street
1276 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Steele Street South
2390 ft · 1 min · Steele Street South
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Continue on 116th Street South
1810 ft · 46 sec · 116th Street South
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Continue on Spanaway Loop Road South
3.9 mi · 8 min · Spanaway Loop Road South
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Continue on Cross Base Highway
3118 ft · 1 min · Cross Base Highway
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue South
1.6 km · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Continue on Mountain Highway East
2.7 mi · 5 min · Mountain Highway East
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Turn left onto 224th Street East
11 m · 1 sec · 224th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 224th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Elk Plain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Elk Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Elk Plain?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Seattle and 24.2 miles from Elk Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Elk Plain.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewood.
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 Elk Plain. Straight-line distance: 38.33 mi (61.69 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 Elk Plain
Census designated place
| Population | 14,205 |
| Coordinates | 47.0531600, -122.3976200 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Plain (-122.39762, 47.05316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $8.90 | $17.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.46 | $18.93 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
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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