The drive from Allyn, WA to Seattle, WA covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, WA 16, WA 302 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.2 miles on I 5.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.1 miles from Allyn, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 64.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and WA 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.2 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 30.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
30.5 mi into trip|~48m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.4 mi into trip|~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
6
31.8 mi into trip|~50m 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
63.8 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
64.1 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
32.2 mi
40m
WA 16
13.1 mi
16m
WA 302
4.1 mi
7m
East State Highway 302
3.7 mi
6m
Elgin Clifton Road
2.9 mi
4m
Rocky Bay Point Road Key Peninsula North
2.7 mi
4m
East North Bay Road
2 mi
3m
Purdy Drive Northwest
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 32.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allyn, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on this road
72 ft·7 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto East North Bay Road
2.0 mi·3 min·East North Bay Road
3
Continue on WA 302
3.7 mi·6 min·East State Highway 302
4
Turn straight onto WA 302
2.7 mi·4 min·Rocky Bay Point Road Key Peninsula North
5
Continue on WA 302
2.9 mi·4 min·Elgin Clifton Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto WA 302
3.3 mi·5 min·WA 302
7
Turn left onto Goldman Drive Northwest
0.7 mi·1 min·Goldman Drive Northwest
8
At end of road, turn left onto WA 302
0.9 mi·1 min·WA 302
9
Turn straight
475 ft·10 sec
10
Turn straight onto WA 302
0.8 mi·1 min·Purdy Drive Northwest
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward WA 16 East
12
Merge onto WA 16
13 mi·16 min·WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward I 5 North: SeattleUse the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi·19 sec·I 5
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
32 mi·39 min·I 5
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 165Toward Seneca StreetUse the slight left lane.
18
Turn left onto Seneca Street
323 ft·18 sec·Seneca Street
19
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·5th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft·9 sec·Madison Street
21
Turn left
31 ft·2 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.1 miles from Allyn, WA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.2 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 14 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.1 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
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 Allyn, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Allyn, WA
This is one driving day of about 64.2 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Allyn, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 32.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Allyn, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Seattle, WA
The final approach into Seattle, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.44 one way
$26.87 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$14.09
$28.18
premium
$5.77
$14.58
$29.16
diesel
$5.61
$14.17
$28.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.3
0
$6.74
$3.08
Efficient EV
16.1
0
$5.62
$2.57
EV Truck/SUV
25.7
0
$8.99
$4.11
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Allyn, WA
Morning
in Allyn on Friday
Local time
7:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Seattle, WA
Morning
in Seattle on Friday
Local time
7:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
10 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
1h 32m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Allyn, WA to Seattle, WA covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 16, WA 302. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Allyn, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Allyn, WA to Seattle, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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.
