How far is Seattle, WA from Tenino, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Tenino, WA is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.7 mi
01h 40m
Flight
57.26 mi
92.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.26 mi
Kilometers
92.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.7 mi
Kilometers
120.21 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tenino
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Tenino
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Parkland
WA

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

From Seattle
37.3 mi
00h 50m
To Tenino
37.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.4 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    31.1 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Trosper Road, Black Lake

    1759 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Trosper Road Southwest

    868 ft · 18 sec · Trosper Road Southwest

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trosper Road Southwest

    28 m · 2 sec · Trosper Road Southwest

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Trosper Road Southwest

    52 m · 4 sec · Trosper Road Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Capitol Boulevard South East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Capitol Boulevard South East

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Highway 99 Southeast

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Old Highway 99 Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Highway 99 North

    721 ft · 14 sec · Old Highway 99 North

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Highway 99 North

    51 m · 3 sec · Old Highway 99 North

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Sussex Avenue

    1503 ft · 57 sec · East Sussex Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Olympia Street

    46 m · 7 sec · South Olympia Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    40 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
62.5 mi · 84%
Old Highway 99 Southeast
8.94 mi · 12%
Capitol Boulevard South East
1.9 mi · 3%
Trosper Road
0.33 mi
East Sussex Avenue
0.28 mi
Trosper Road Southwest
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

31.1 mi · 00h 39m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parkland
00h 50m from Seattle
Leave By
3:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Tenino.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Parkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Seattle and 37.4 miles from Tenino.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seattle and Mostly Sunny near Tenino.

Stop Ideas Near Parkland

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 Parkland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 5.8 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 2.5 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Parkland
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parkland.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

10 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

33 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tukwila station

37 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

50 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Tenino. Straight-line distance: 57.26 mi (92.15 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
Tenino

#2 Tenino

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

Population1,867
Coordinates46.8567700, -122.8529100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Tenino (-122.85291, 46.85677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.98 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.63
5.28 gal · 19.96 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.82 $27.63
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.70 $29.39
Premium $5.77 $15.24 $30.47
Diesel $5.47 $14.43 $28.87

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 Tenino. The current time is 00:08:31.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.