How far is Seattle, WA from Tanner, WA?
The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Tanner, WA is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seattle and Tanner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle and Tanner.
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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 left to continue on I 90 East: Bellevue, Spokane
2257 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
28.8 mi · 34 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward 436th Avenue Southeast
1592 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto 436th Avenue Southeast
1834 ft · 39 sec · 436th Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 436th Avenue Southeast
33 m · 2 sec · 436th Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 436th Avenue Southeast
1229 ft · 26 sec · 436th Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast North Bend Way
7 m · 1 sec · Southeast North Bend Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast North Bend Way
3085 ft · 55 sec · Southeast North Bend Way
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Turn right onto Snoqualmie Valley Trail
555 ft · 1 min · Snoqualmie Valley Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Snoqualmie Valley Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Tanner.
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.
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
Keep slight left to continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
28.8 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Tanner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Tanner?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Issaquah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Seattle and 16.5 miles from Tanner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Tanner.
Stop Ideas Near Issaquah
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 Issaquah.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Tanner. Straight-line distance: 28.78 mi (46.32 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 Tanner
Town in Washington
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 47.4753800, -121.7462200 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tanner (-121.74622, 47.47538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
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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