How far is Seattle, WA from Fife Heights, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Fife Heights, WA is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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 41m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Fife Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Fife Heights.
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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
22.2 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: South 348th Street
2179 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1044 ft · 27 sec · State Route 18
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Continue on South 348th Street
1060 ft · 28 sec · South 348th Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
2.9 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto Porter Way
64 m · 11 sec · Porter Way
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Turn left onto 70th Avenue East
1123 ft · 42 sec · 70th Avenue East
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Turn right onto 10th Street East
1225 ft · 34 sec · 10th Street East
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Turn right onto 66th Avenue East
2051 ft · 1 min · 66th Avenue East
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Turn left onto 4th Street East
1279 ft · 37 sec · 4th Street East
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Continue on 62nd Avenue Northeast
1961 ft · 56 sec · 62nd Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 62nd Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Fife Heights.
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
22.2 mi · 00h 28m
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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Fife Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Fife Heights?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
SeaTac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Seattle and 14.4 miles from Fife Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seattle and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Fife Heights.
Stop Ideas Near SeaTac
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 SeaTac.
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 Fife Heights. Straight-line distance: 24 mi (38.62 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 Fife Heights
Situated in Pierce County at an elevation of approximately 407 feet, this unincorporated community rests on a plateau overlooking the Puyallup River valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2589900, -122.3456800 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fife Heights (-122.34568, 47.25899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.44 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $7.36 | $14.73 |
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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