How far is Seattle, WA from Morton, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Morton, WA is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Morton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Morton.
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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
10 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Renton
1740 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
2161 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
2033 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
19.6 mi · 25 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 161 South: South Hill, Eatonville
2343 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 31st Avenue Southwest
1211 ft · 24 sec · 31st Avenue Southwest
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Continue on South Meridian
1.5 km · 2 min · South Meridian
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
4 mi · 8 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Meridian East
1.1 km · 1 min · Meridian East
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
8.7 mi · 13 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
7.4 mi · 11 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Washington Avenue North
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue North
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Turn left onto Center Street East
1 km · 2 min · Center Street East
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Continue on Alder Cutoff Road East
6.5 mi · 12 min · Alder Cutoff Road East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Highway East
4.9 mi · 7 min · Mountain Highway East
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Turn right onto State Route 7
13.7 mi · 19 min · State Route 7
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Continue on Morton Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Morton Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
625 ft · 11 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Morton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
19.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle and Light Rain near Morton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Morton?
The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Frederickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Seattle and 44.3 miles from Morton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Seattle and Light Rain near Morton.
Stop Ideas Near Frederickson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederickson.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Morton. Straight-line distance: 72.45 mi (116.59 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 Morton
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,217 |
| Coordinates | 46.5584400, -122.2751000 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morton (-122.2751, 46.55844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $16.33 | $32.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $17.37 | $34.74 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $18.01 | $36.01 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $17.06 | $34.11 |
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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