How far is Seattle, WA from Mill Creek, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Mill Creek, WA is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.26 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.52 mi
29.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.52 mi
Kilometers
29.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.26 mi
Kilometers
35.82 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mill Creek
Fri, May 22, 12:32 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Fri, May 22, 1:07 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-05-22T11:57
Arrive Mill Creek
Fri, May 22, 12:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Shoreline
WA

Town in Washington

From Seattle
11.1 mi
00h 17m
To Mill Creek
11.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Mill Creek.

  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

    916 ft · 39 sec · 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto University Street

    653 ft · 26 sec · University Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North

    1631 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    17.5 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 164th Street Southwest

    2282 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on 164th Street Southwest, Mill Creek

    75 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto 164th Street Southwest

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 164th Street Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway

    2052 ft · 55 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mill Creek Boulevard

    1.5 km · 3 min · Mill Creek Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue Southeast

    1870 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 151st Street Southeast

    1124 ft · 49 sec · 151st Street Southeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 151st Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
17.8 mi · 80%
164th Street Southwest
2.24 mi · 10%
Mill Creek Boulevard
0.93 mi · 4%
Bothell-Everett Highway
0.39 mi · 2%
16th Avenue Southeast
0.35 mi · 2%
151st Street Southeast
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight right

17.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreline
00h 17m from Seattle
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Seattle and Sunny near Mill Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Mill Creek?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Seattle and 11.1 miles from Mill Creek.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seattle and Sunny near Mill Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Shoreline

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shoreline, 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 Shoreline.

RAIL

Edmonds station

7 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

16 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

27 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Mill Creek. Straight-line distance: 18.52 mi (29.8 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
Mill Creek

#2 Mill Creek

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

Population20,802
Coordinates47.8601000, -122.2043000
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Mill Creek (-122.2043, 47.8601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.16
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.08 $8.16
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $5.77 $4.50 $9.00
Diesel $5.47 $4.26 $8.53

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Mill Creek. The current time is 11:57:43.

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.