How far is Seattle, WA from Riverton, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Riverton, WA is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Riverton.
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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
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Boeing Access Road, East Marginal Way
1455 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Boeing Access Road
1986 ft · 44 sec · Boeing Access Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Highway South
66 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left onto Tukwila International Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Tukwila International Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 132nd Street
781 ft · 21 sec · South 132nd Street
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Continue on South 133rd Street
1066 ft · 29 sec · South 133rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 133rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Riverton.
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.
I 5 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
6.27 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Seattle and Partly Cloudy near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Riverton?
The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
White Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Seattle and 5.1 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seattle and Partly Cloudy near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near White Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 8.61 mi (13.85 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 Riverton
Situated in King County south of Seattle, this area lies primarily within the Green River Valley and surrounding slopes at an approximate elevation of 338 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4842700, -122.2945700 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverton (-122.29457, 47.48427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $5.44 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
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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