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Trip from Seattle, WA to Duvall, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

25.2 mi

41 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of King County, State of Washington, United States

Seattle, WA

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Downtown Duvall, WA, WA

Duvall, WA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 25.2-mile drive from Seattle to Duvall, WA, is easily manageable in about 39 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate major roadways, with 60% of the journey on highways, including WA 520 and I-5, before transitioning to Northeast Novelty Hill Road. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5, reflecting its manageable distance. As you travel within the Pacific Coast region, this route offers a convenient connection between two Washington locations without requiring an overnight stay. It's a practical option for a quick excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WA 520 13.3 mi 17m
Northeast Novelty Hill Road 4.7 mi 8m
I 5 1.8 mi 2m
Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast 1.7 mi 2m
Avondale Road 1.1 mi 2m
Northeast 124th Street 1 mi 1m
Main Street Northeast 0.7 mi 1m
West Snoqualmie Valley Road Northeast 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WA 520 — 13.3 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Duvall, WA.

1

Start on this road

31 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Madison Street

204 ft · 11 sec · Madison Street
3

Turn right onto 4th Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · 4th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn right onto University Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · University Street
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 5 North
6

Merge onto I 5

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto WA 520

13 mi · 17 min · WA 520
Exit 168B Toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on Avondale Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Avondale Road
9

Turn right onto Northeast Novelty Hill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northeast Novelty Hill Road
10

Enter roundabout onto Northeast Novelty Hill Road

127 ft · 2 sec · Northeast Novelty Hill Road
11

Continue on Northeast Novelty Hill Road

4.0 mi · 7 min · Northeast Novelty Hill Road
12

Continue on West Snoqualmie Valley Road Northeast

0.3 mi · 35 sec · West Snoqualmie Valley Road Northeast
13

Turn right onto Northeast 124th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Northeast 124th Street
14

Enter roundabout onto WA 203

199 ft · 4 sec · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
15

Continue on WA 203

1.6 mi · 2 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
16

Continue on WA 203

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street Northeast
17

Turn right onto Southwest Stewart Street

48 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Stewart Street
18

Arrive at destination

Southwest Stewart Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Madison Street

Turn left onto Madison Street

Navigation decision point

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 4th Avenue

Turn right onto 4th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | University Street

Turn right onto University Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | WA 520

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 168B Toward WA 520: Bellevue, Kirkland

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.27 one way

$10.55 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $5.53 $11.06
premium $5.77 $5.72 $11.45
diesel $5.61 $5.56 $11.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 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 $2.65 $1.21
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.01
EV Truck/SUV 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.61

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Seattle, WA

Late night in Seattle on Sunday

Local time

1:46 AM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Sunny

S 6 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Destination

Duvall, WA

Late night in Duvall on Sunday

Local time

1:46 AM

PDT

Current temp

67°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

11 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

39m 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 mixed driving experience on this route. While 60% of the drive is on highways, providing opportunities for steady progress, you'll also encounter local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 13.3 miles on WA 520, allowing for a good period of consistent driving. As you move from the more urban environment around Seattle towards Duvall, the character of the drive will shift, transitioning from busier thoroughfares to potentially more open stretches. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and a change of pace on local roads.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on WA 520.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Madison Street.

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 25.2 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: near the start (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (4th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (University Street): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Seattle, WA to Duvall, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Kirkland along the way.

Kirkland

2.5 mi in | ~4m | via WA 520

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on WA 520. 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: near the start (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (4th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (University Street): Navigation decision point.

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 Duvall, 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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