How far is Seattle, WA from Fairwood, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Fairwood, WA is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.78 mi
05h 28m
Flight
228.83 mi
368.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.83 mi
Kilometers
368.26 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.78 mi
Kilometers
464.75 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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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 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairwood
Fri, Apr 17, 1:24 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Fri, Apr 17, 6:53 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-17T07:55
Arrive Fairwood
Fri, Apr 17, 1:24 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:02 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Seattle
144.1 mi
02h 44m
To Fairwood
144.7 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
57°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

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.

  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 left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane

    2257 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    274.2 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Division Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Hastings Road

    3272 ft · 1 min · East Hastings Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Bellwood Drive

    674 ft · 35 sec · West Bellwood Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left

    116 m · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
277 mi · 96%
US 395 North
6.33 mi · 2%
North Division Street
2.11 mi · 1%
I 90 East
1.44 mi
I 5 South
0.82 mi
East Hastings Road
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

274 mi · 04h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.9 mi
228.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 44m from Seattle
Leave By
6:02 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly 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 288.8 miles (464.7 km) and usually takes 05h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.1 miles from Seattle and 144.7 miles from Fairwood.

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

The direct path is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.32 one way or $106.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Seattle and Sunny near Fairwood.

Stop Ideas Near George

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Fairwood. Straight-line distance: 228.83 mi (368.26 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
Fairwood

#2 Fairwood

Census designated place in King County, Washington

Population7,905
Coordinates47.7668400, -117.4174400
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Fairwood (-117.41744, 47.76684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.57 L · about $53.32
Round trip
$106.65
20.38 gal · 77.14 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $53.32 $106.65
Mid-grade $5.57 $56.73 $113.46
Premium $5.77 $58.81 $117.61
Diesel $5.47 $55.71 $111.42

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Fairwood. The current time is 07:55:45.

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.