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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.52 mi
02h 10m
Flight
72.45 mi
116.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.45 mi
Kilometers
116.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.52 mi
Kilometers
142.46 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-22T21:20
Arrive Morton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Frederickson
WA

Census designated place

From Seattle
44.2 mi
01h 05m
To Morton
44.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

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.

  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

    19.6 mi · 25 min · Valley Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 161 South: South Hill, Eatonville

    2343 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 31st Avenue Southwest

    1211 ft · 24 sec · 31st Avenue Southwest

  20. 20

    Continue on South Meridian

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Meridian

  21. 21

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    4 mi · 8 min · Meridian Avenue East

  22. 22

    Continue on Meridian East

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meridian East

  23. 23

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Meridian Avenue East

  24. 24

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Meridian Avenue East

  25. 25

    Continue on Washington Avenue North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue North

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Center Street East

    1 km · 2 min · Center Street East

  27. 27

    Continue on Alder Cutoff Road East

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Alder Cutoff Road East

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Highway East

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Mountain Highway East

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Route 7

    13.7 mi · 19 min · State Route 7

  30. 30

    Continue on Morton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Morton Road

  31. 31

    Continue on 2nd Street

    625 ft · 11 sec · 2nd Street

  32. 32

    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.

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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meridian Avenue East
20.1 mi · 23%
Valley Freeway
19.6 mi · 22%
State Route 7
13.7 mi · 15%
I 5 South
10.9 mi · 12%
Alder Cutoff Road East
6.54 mi · 7%
Mountain Highway East
4.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederickson
01h 05m from Seattle
Leave By
2:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

17 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

35 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tukwila station

42 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

56 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Morton. Straight-line distance: 72.45 mi (116.59 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
Morton

#2 Morton

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

Population1,217
Coordinates46.5584400, -122.2751000
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Morton (-122.2751, 46.55844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.65
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Morton. The current time is 21:20:55.

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.