How far is Seattle, WA from Waller, WA?

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Waller, WA is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.34 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.07 mi
45.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.07 mi
Kilometers
45.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.34 mi
Kilometers
56.88 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waller
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Wed, Apr 22, 10:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-22T21:02
Arrive Waller
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Des Moines
WA

City in Washington

From Seattle
17.6 mi
00h 25m
To Waller
17.7 mi
00h 25m

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
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.3 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Puyallup, Portland Avenue

    1366 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on East 27th Street

    770 ft · 20 sec · East 27th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Portland Avenue

    111 m · 13 sec · East Portland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    847 ft · 16 sec · East 28th Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Bay Street

    2715 ft · 55 sec · Bay Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    87 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Pioneer Way

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Way

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 44th Avenue East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 44th Avenue East

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 64th Street East

    101 m · 13 sec · 64th Street East

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 45th Avenue East

    525 ft · 18 sec · 45th Avenue East

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    16 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
30.2 mi · 86%
Pioneer Way
2.06 mi · 6%
44th Avenue East
1.37 mi · 4%
Bay Street
0.51 mi · 1%
WA 167 North
0.26 mi · 1%
East 28th Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport

29.3 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Moines
00h 25m from Seattle
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Seattle and Light Rain Likely near Waller.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Seattle and 17.7 miles from Waller.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Seattle and Light Rain Likely near Waller.

Stop Ideas Near Des Moines

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 Des Moines and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 10.8 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
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 7.9 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 5.6 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
City of Covington
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.

RAIL

Tukwila station

9 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

19 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

22 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

24 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Waller. Straight-line distance: 28.07 mi (45.18 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
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#2 Waller

CDP in Pierce County, Washington

Population7,922
Coordinates47.2006600, -122.3692900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Waller (-122.36929, 47.20066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.96 $13.92
Premium $5.77 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.47 $6.83 $13.67

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 Waller. The current time is 21:02:45.

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.