How far is Seattle, WA from Fairwood, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Fairwood, WA is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Fairwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Fairwood.
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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
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East
1096 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Junior Way South
92 m · 5 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Way South
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Way South
1.9 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way South
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Continue on Southwest Sunset Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Sunset Boulevard
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Mill Avenue South
773 ft · 16 sec · Mill Avenue South
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Turn right onto Bronson Way South
1747 ft · 40 sec · Bronson Way South
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Continue on Maple Valley Highway
68 m · 5 sec · Maple Valley Highway
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Continue on Maple Valley Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Maple Valley Highway
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Turn right onto 140th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · 140th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast 171st Place
66 m · 15 sec · Southeast 171st Place
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Turn sharp left onto 139th Place Southeast
96 m · 13 sec · 139th Place Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast 172nd Street
592 ft · 20 sec · Southeast 172nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 172nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Fairwood.
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.
I 5 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
6.92 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Seattle and Sunny near Fairwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Fairwood?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Tukwila is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Seattle and 8.6 miles from Fairwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seattle and Sunny near Fairwood.
Stop Ideas Near Tukwila
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tukwila.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Fairwood. Straight-line distance: 13.61 mi (21.91 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 Fairwood
Situated in King County at an elevation of approximately 531 feet, this suburban community lies southeast of Renton within the greater Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4484300, -122.1573400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairwood (-122.15734, 47.44843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $5.44 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
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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