Origin
Arlington Heights, WA
Evening in Arlington Heights on Friday
Local time
6:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington Heights, WA to Seattle, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington Heights, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Seattle, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington Heights, WA to Seattle, WA covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 13m 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 530, Oso Slide Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.5 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 53.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and WA 530. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.5 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 25 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 42.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
528 ft
2 ft
Total Climb
609 ft
Total Descent
738 ft
Highest Point
528 ft
~34.3 mi in
Elevation Range
526 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 530. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near East Division Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (East Division Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (West Division Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
East Division Street
Turn right onto East Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
East Division Street
Enter roundabout onto East Division Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
West Division Street
Enter roundabout onto West Division Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Union Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 165B
Toward Union Street
7
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 42.5 mi | 52m |
| WA 530 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Oso Slide Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| 115th Avenue Northeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| 228th Street Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Route 530 Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Division Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 42.5 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, WA and Seattle, WA.
1
Start on 228th Street Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
228th Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto 115th Avenue Northeast
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
115th Avenue Northeast
3
Turn left onto WA 530
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Oso Slide Memorial Highway
4
Continue on WA 530
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Route 530 Northeast
5
Continue on WA 530
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Talcott Street
6
Continue on WA 530
517 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Burke Avenue
7
Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Manhattan Avenue
8
Turn right onto East Division Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Division Street
9
Enter roundabout onto East Division Street
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Division Street
10
Continue on East Division Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Division Street
11
Enter roundabout onto West Division Street
78 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Division Street
12
Continue on West Division Street
345 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Division Street
13
Continue on WA 530
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 530
14
Enter roundabout onto WA 530
42 ft
·
0 sec
·
WA 530
15
Continue on WA 530
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
WA 530
16
Enter roundabout onto WA 530
58 ft
·
1 sec
·
WA 530
17
Continue on WA 530
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 530
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
19
Merge onto I 5
42 mi
·
52 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 165B
Toward Union Street
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on Union Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Madison Street
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison Street
24
Turn left
31 ft
·
2 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Arlington Heights, WA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Arlington Heights, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.18 one way
$22.35 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| premium | $5.77 | $12.13 | $24.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Evening in Seattle on Friday
Local time
6:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
8 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 13m 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 Arlington Heights, WA to Seattle, WA covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 530, Oso Slide Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from Arlington Heights, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.18 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 is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (East Division Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (West Division Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Arlington Heights, WA to Seattle, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 2 ft to 528 ft elevation with about 609 ft of total climbing.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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