Origin
Riverbend, WA
Morning in Riverbend on Tuesday
Local time
8:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverbend, WA to Seattle, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverbend, WA
Ken Cheatham
Seattle, WA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 32.8-mile drive from Riverbend to Seattle, WA, is a quick 42-minute trip that makes for a perfect day excursion. Primarily utilizing I-90, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of it on faster roads. You can expect the fuel cost to be around $7 for this journey. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll be experiencing a consistent regional feel throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 29.6 mi | 34m |
| 436th Avenue Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 149th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 437th Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Falls Road Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Madison Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 149th Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 441st Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 29.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverbend, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on Southeast 149th Place
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Southeast 149th Place
2
Turn right onto 441st Avenue Southeast
292 ft
·
18 sec
·
441st Avenue Southeast
3
Turn left onto Southeast 149th Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southeast 149th Street
4
Continue on 437th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
437th Avenue Southeast
5
Turn right onto Cedar Falls Road Southeast
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cedar Falls Road Southeast
6
Continue on 436th Avenue Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
436th Avenue Southeast
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
8
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2C
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Madison Street, Convention Place
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Madison Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
441st Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto 441st Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
8
31.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2C
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, J...
6
32.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, M...
8
32.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Madison Street, Convention Place
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Madison Street, Convention Place
6
32.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Madison Street
Turn left onto Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Seattle on Tuesday
Local time
8:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Sunny
NNW 5 mph
0% chance
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
7 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
42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 32.8-mile journey, with 91% of the route on high-speed roads like I-90. You'll encounter one significant stretch of uninterrupted driving for 29.6 miles on I-90. While the majority of the drive is on major thoroughfares, the initial and final segments may involve local roads like 436th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 149th Street, offering a brief change of pace before reaching your destination.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and 436th Avenue Southeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 441st Avenue Southeast.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (441st Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 42m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.6 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Seattle, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles (441st Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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