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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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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.
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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
29.3 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Puyallup, Portland Avenue
1366 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on East 27th Street
770 ft · 20 sec · East 27th Street
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Turn left onto East Portland Avenue
111 m · 13 sec · East Portland Avenue
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
847 ft · 16 sec · East 28th Street
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Turn straight onto Bay Street
2715 ft · 55 sec · Bay Street
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Turn straight
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Pioneer Way
2.1 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Way
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Turn right onto 44th Avenue East
1.4 mi · 3 min · 44th Avenue East
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Turn left onto 64th Street East
101 m · 13 sec · 64th Street East
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Turn left onto 45th Avenue East
525 ft · 18 sec · 45th Avenue East
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Turn straight
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seattle and Waller.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Waller. Straight-line distance: 28.07 mi (45.18 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 Waller
CDP in Pierce County, Washington
| Population | 7,922 |
| Coordinates | 47.2006600, -122.3692900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waller (-122.36929, 47.20066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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