How far is Seattle, WA from Longview Heights, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Longview Heights, WA is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Thurston 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 Longview Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Longview 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
30.4 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight right
91.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Bridge Drive
1906 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Bridge Drive
1618 ft · 52 sec · Lexington Bridge Drive
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Turn left onto Westside Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westside Highway
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Turn right onto Nevada Drive
1.4 mi · 6 min · Nevada Drive
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Turn right onto Columbia Heights Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Columbia Heights Road
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Turn left onto Gates Road
766 ft · 34 sec · Gates Road
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Continue on Laulainen Road
160 m · 27 sec · Laulainen Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Gates Road
155 m · 25 sec · Cedar Gates Road
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Turn right onto Alpine Way
86 m · 13 sec · Alpine Way
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Turn right onto Crestmont Avenue
98 m · 14 sec · Crestmont Avenue
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Longview Heights.
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 right
91.1 mi · 01h 45m
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 Longview Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Longview Heights?
The road trip is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Tumwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Seattle and 64.3 miles from Longview Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Longview Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Tumwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia Urban Forestry
Olympia City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tumwater.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Longview Heights. Straight-line distance: 102.84 mi (165.5 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 Longview Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 3,851 |
| Coordinates | 46.1803900, -122.9570600 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longview Heights (-122.95706, 46.18039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $25.27 | $50.55 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $24.82 | $49.64 |
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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