This straightforward 162.1-mile drive from Felida, WA to Seattle, WA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes. The journey is predominantly on I-5, making it a highway-focused experience with 96% of the route utilizing major roadways. With an estimated fuel cost of $34, this drive is budget-friendly for a solo traveler or couple. You'll stay within the Pacific Coast region throughout your travels, so expect consistent regional scenery. This route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to reach Seattle without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.1 miles from Felida, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
155.6 mi
2h 59m
Northwest 179th Street
2.1 mi
3m
Northwest 41st Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Northwest Seward Road
0.9 mi
1m
Northwest 36th Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Northeast 179th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
5th Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Northwest 122nd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 155.6 mi, about 2h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Felida, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on Northwest 34th Avenue
205 ft·9 sec·Northwest 34th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northwest 122nd Street
452 ft·21 sec·Northwest 122nd Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 36th Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Northwest 36th Avenue
4
Continue on Northwest Seward Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Northwest Seward Road
5
Continue on Northwest 41st Avenue
1.3 mi·2 min·Northwest 41st Avenue
6
Turn right onto Northwest 179th Street
2.1 mi·3 min·Northwest 179th Street
7
Continue on Northeast 179th Street
0.4 mi·55 sec·Northeast 179th Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 5 North: SeattleUse the left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
124 mi·2 hr 19 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
32 mi·39 min·I 5
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 165Toward Seneca StreetUse the slight left lane.
12
Turn left onto Seneca Street
323 ft·18 sec·Seneca Street
13
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·5th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft·9 sec·Madison Street
15
Turn left
31 ft·2 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 12-minute duration, this trip is best undertaken in one day. Consider departing Felida, WA, in the morning to avoid potential Seattle traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 155.6 miles on I-5, you can plan your breaks strategically. The estimated fuel cost is $34, so ensure your tank is full before you leave. Keep an eye on I-5 for standard highway conditions, as it's the primary artery for this route connecting you to Seattle.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.1 miles from Felida, WA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 155.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.1 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seattle, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Felida, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Felida, WA
This is one driving day of about 162.1 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Felida, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 155.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 162 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Northwest 36th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 36th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
5.8 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Seattle
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
6
129.7 mi into trip|~2h 31m 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
161.6 mi into trip|~3h 11m 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
162 mi into trip|~3h 12m in|5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.93 one way
$67.85 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$35.58
$71.16
premium
$5.77
$36.81
$73.62
diesel
$5.61
$35.79
$71.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.6
0
$17.02
$7.78
Efficient EV
40.5
0
$14.18
$6.48
EV Truck/SUV
64.8
0
$22.69
$10.37
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Felida, WA
Late night
in Felida on Tuesday
Local time
2:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Seattle, WA
Late night
in Seattle on Tuesday
Local time
2:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 12m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this 162.1-mile trip, with 96% of the journey on major roads like I-5. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a significant 155.6 miles, primarily on I-5, meaning you'll be in a consistent driving rhythm for much of the way. Northwest 179th Street and Northwest 41st Avenue serve as your initial and final connectors, offering brief transitions before you merge onto the interstate. This profile suggests a drive characterized by steady progress and minimal deviations from high-speed travel.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 155.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Northwest 179th Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 36th Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
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 162.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Northwest 36th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 129.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 162.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 155.6 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 36th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 129.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Seattle, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
