Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seattle, WA
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Clearview, WA
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This quick 25.3-mile drive from Seattle to Clearview, WA, should take you about 36 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With 87% of the journey on highways, expect a straightforward commute. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $5, so you won't need to worry about frequent stops for gas. This route is focused on efficient travel within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, connecting two points within the same state. It's a simple hop that's easy to accomplish in a single day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| WA 520 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| State Route 9 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| WA 522 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| I 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| University Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Madison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Clearview, WA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Madison Street
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
Turn right onto University Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto WA 520
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto WA 522
Take the exit
Turn left onto WA 9
Turn right onto 180th Street Southeast
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto WA 520 toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 405: Everett, Renton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 405 North: Everett
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Seattle on Saturday
Local time
11:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Clearview on Saturday
Local time
11:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the route utilizing major roads like I-405 and WA-520 before transitioning to State Route 9. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.1 miles on I-405, offering a taste of consistent highway speed. As you move onto State Route 9, the character of the drive may shift slightly, but the overall profile remains geared towards efficient transit rather than a winding scenic byway. Expect a smooth, predictable experience behind the wheel for most of this short journey.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and WA 520. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Avenue.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (WA 520): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Seattle, WA and Clearview, WA, road signs point toward Kirkland, Renton, Woodinville and Arlington.
Kirkland
Renton
Woodinville
Arlington
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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