How far is Seattle, WA from Parkwood, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Parkwood, WA is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.43 mi
01h 03m
Flight
13.91 mi
22.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.91 mi
Kilometers
22.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.43 mi
Kilometers
31.27 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkwood
Mon, Jun 1, 6:38 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Mon, Jun 1, 7:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-06-01T17:34
Arrive Parkwood
Mon, Jun 1, 6:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
White Center
WA

Census designated place

From Seattle
9.7 mi
00h 31m
To Parkwood
9.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1713 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Alaskan Way

    2884 ft · 2 min · Alaskan Way

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward WA 99 South

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto State Route 99

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 99

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Seattle Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Seattle Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest

    3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

    718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

    4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

  12. 12

    Continue on Southworth Ferry

    1433 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast Southworth Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Southworth Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Mile Hill Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Mile Hill Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Mile Hill Drive

    2137 ft · 60 sec · Mile Hill Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kidd Avenue Southeast

    106 m · 30 sec · Kidd Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 25%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.68 mi · 19%
Southeast Southworth Drive
3.47 mi · 18%
Southeast Mile Hill Drive
2.43 mi · 13%
West Seattle Bridge
1.63 mi · 8%
State Route 99
1.29 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

4.78 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Center
00h 31m from Seattle
Leave By
4:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Seattle and Partly Sunny near Parkwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

White Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Seattle and 9.8 miles from Parkwood.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Seattle and Partly Sunny near Parkwood.

Stop Ideas Near White Center

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 White Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 7.5 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 11.1 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.

RAIL

King Street Station

9 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

10 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Parkwood. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.39 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
Parkwood

#2 Parkwood

Census-designated place in Madera County, California

Population7,126
Coordinates47.5331500, -122.6101400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Parkwood (-122.61014, 47.53315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $3.61
Round trip
$7.22
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.61 $7.22
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.84 $7.68
Premium $5.77 $3.98 $7.96
Diesel $5.47 $3.77 $7.54

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Parkwood. The current time is 17:34:27.

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.