Origin
DuPont, WA
Afternoon in DuPont on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from DuPont, WA to Seattle, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
DuPont, WA
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Seattle, WA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 47.3-mile drive from DuPont, WA, to Seattle, WA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just over an hour to complete. Primarily following I-5, with brief stints on Barksdale Avenue and 5th Avenue, this route keeps you on well-maintained roads for its entirety. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, making it an economical option for a quick journey. Given its focus on highway travel and relatively short distance, it’s an efficient way to get from the Pacific Coast region of Washington to its bustling northern neighbor without needing an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 46.4 mi | 58m |
| Barksdale Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Locust Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Seneca Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Madison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hercules Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 46.4 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DuPont, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on Hercules Street
47 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hercules Street
2
Turn left onto Barksdale Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Barksdale Avenue
3
Continue on Locust Road
499 ft
·
13 sec
·
Locust Road
4
Turn left onto I 5
14 mi
·
18 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 165
Toward Seneca Street
Use the slight left lane.
7
Turn left onto Seneca Street
323 ft
·
18 sec
·
Seneca Street
8
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison Street
10
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from DuPont, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 47.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
46.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Seneca Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 165
Toward Seneca Street
7
47.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Madison Street
Turn right onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
5
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.90 one way
$19.80 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Seattle, WA
Afternoon in Seattle on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is 98% highway, meaning you'll spend the vast majority of your 1 hour and 1 minute journey on high-speed roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 46.4 miles, all on I-5. This profile suggests a consistent, flowing pace for most of the trip, with minimal interruptions. While the focus is clearly on efficient transit, be aware that traffic conditions on I-5, especially closer to Seattle, can significantly impact your travel time and the overall feel of the drive.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Barksdale Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles (5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Seattle, WA
Full guide →Seattle, Washington sits at one of the most beautiful spots in the United States. Occupying a narrow isthmus between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, it is the biggest city in the Pacific Northwest, with 780,000 people in Seattle and over four million people in the metro area. Seen from above, carpets of evergreen trees, pristine blue waters, and snowy white mountains surround the downtown's metallic skyscrapers, earning the city its nickname The Emerald City. On the ground, you will find a vibrant and cosmopolitan city. Next to the progressive downtown and the freewheeling feel of Capitol Hill, you can find a laid-back atmosphere in the districts to the north and ethnically diverse neighborhoods to the south.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 47.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.4 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles (5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Seattle, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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