How far is Seattle, WA from McMillin, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to McMillin, WA is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.57 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.53 mi
52.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.53 mi
Kilometers
52.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.57 mi
Kilometers
62.07 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMillin
Thu, Oct 15, 3:14 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-10-15T14:22
Arrive McMillin
Thu, Oct 15, 3:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
19.3 mi
00h 26m
To McMillin
19.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19 mi · 24 min · Valley Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

    3042 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 162 East: Valley Avenue, Orting

    1009 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Orting Highway East

    2213 ft · 58 sec · Orting Highway East

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 162

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 162

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 128th Street East

    12 m · 1 sec · 128th Street East

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 128th Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
19 mi · 49%
I 5 South
10.9 mi · 28%
State Route 162
3.25 mi · 8%
WA 410 East
1.85 mi · 5%
I 405 North
1.8 mi · 5%
WA 167 South
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

19 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kent
00h 26m from Seattle
Leave By
4:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Seattle and Mostly Sunny near McMillin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 19.3 miles from Seattle and 19.3 miles from McMillin.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near McMillin.

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 13.2 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 7.1 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 5.8 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 6.1 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 McMillin. Straight-line distance: 32.53 mi (52.36 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
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#2 McMillin

Located in the Puyallup River valley of Pierce County at an elevation of 128 feet, this unincorporated community sits within an agricultural region historically associated with daffodil and rhubarb farming.

Population0
Coordinates47.1398200, -122.2365100
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: McMillin (-122.23651, 47.13982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $5.72 $7.78 $15.56
Premium $5.98 $8.13 $16.26
Diesel $7.29 $9.92 $19.83

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and McMillin. The current time is 14:22:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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