How far is Seattle, WA from Enumclaw, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Enumclaw, WA is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
41.69 mi
01h 02m
Flight
32.01 mi
51.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.01 mi
Kilometers
51.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.69 mi
Kilometers
67.09 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enumclaw
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-19T04:25
Arrive Enumclaw
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Kent
WA

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

From Seattle
20.8 mi
00h 31m
To Enumclaw
20.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Valley Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 18 East

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Route 18

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 164 East: Auburn Way, Enumclaw

    918 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 164 East: Enumclaw Muckleshoot Reservation

    49 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Auburn Way South

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Auburn Way South

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Auburn Way South

    29 m · 2 sec · Auburn Way South

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Auburn Way South

    1.4 km · 2 min · Auburn Way South

  24. 24

    Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Auburn Way South

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Auburn Way South

  26. 26

    Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

  27. 27

    Continue on Southeast 436th Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 436th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Southeast 436th Way

    3222 ft · 1 min · Southeast 436th Way

  29. 29

    Continue on Griffin Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Griffin Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    40 m · 7 sec · Wells Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    39 m · 11 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    52 m · 13 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
11.7 mi · 28%
I 5 South
10.9 mi · 26%
Auburn Way South
6.01 mi · 14%
Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
3.87 mi · 9%
Southeast 436th Street
2.63 mi · 6%
I 405 North
1.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

11.7 mi · 00h 15m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kent
00h 31m from Seattle
Leave By
4:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Seattle and 20.9 miles from Enumclaw.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kent

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 Kent and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 12 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 8.5 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 4.4 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 6 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 Kent.

RAIL

Tukwila station

9 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

21 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

25 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

27 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Enumclaw. Straight-line distance: 32.01 mi (51.52 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
Enumclaw

#2 Enumclaw

City in Washington state, USA

Population12,548
Coordinates47.2042700, -121.9915000
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Enumclaw (-121.9915, 47.20427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.18 $16.37
Premium $5.77 $8.48 $16.97
Diesel $5.47 $8.04 $16.07

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 Enumclaw. The current time is 04:25:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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