Origin
Waller, WA
Late night in Waller on Tuesday
Local time
2:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waller, 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
49m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waller, WA
Harrison Reilly
Seattle, WA
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Trip Overview
Waller, WA to Seattle, WA is 35.2 miles and takes about 49m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a practical drive, primarily on the interstate, suitable for anyone needing to get from Waller to Seattle efficiently. Consider this a quick hop rather than an extensive exploration, ideal for a day trip or transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 30.1 mi | 37m |
| Pioneer Way East | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| 44th Avenue East | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Bay Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 45th Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 64th Street East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Seneca Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 30.1 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waller, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on this road
51 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on 45th Avenue East
525 ft
·
18 sec
·
45th Avenue East
3
Turn right onto 64th Street East
332 ft
·
15 sec
·
64th Street East
4
Turn right onto 44th Avenue East
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
44th Avenue East
5
At end of road, turn left onto Pioneer Way East
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Pioneer Way East
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight left onto WA 167
227 ft
·
5 sec
·
River Road
7
Continue on WA 167
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bay Street
8
Continue on Bay Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bay Street
Toward East 27th Street, East R Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 5 North
10
Merge onto I 5
30 mi
·
37 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 165
Toward Seneca Street
Use 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Waller, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Pioneer Way East
At end of road, turn left onto Pioneer Way East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.7 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
35 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Madison Street
Turn right onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.37 one way
$14.73 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Seattle, WA
Late night in Seattle on Tuesday
Local time
2:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°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
2 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
49m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 85% of the 35.2 miles on I 5. You'll experience a long stretch of 30.1 miles on I 5 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a lot of merging and exiting traffic as you approach Seattle.
85% 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: 30.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Pioneer Way East. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Pioneer Way East.
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 35.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.5 miles (Pioneer Way East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 49m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.1 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1.5 miles (Pioneer Way East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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