Trip from Riverbend, WA to Seattle, WA

Q: How long is the trip from Riverbend, WA to Seattle, WA?

The drive from Riverbend, WA to Seattle, WA covers 32.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 90, 436th Avenue Southeast, Southeast 149th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Riverbend, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Riverbend, WA to Seattle, WA?

The route from Riverbend, WA to Seattle, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Riverbend, WA to Seattle, WA?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

42m

Distance

32.8 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 43m

8 AM

0h 50m

10 AM

0h 45m

12 PM

0h 44m

3 PM

0h 45m

5 PM

0h 49m

8 PM

0h 40m

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

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Trip Overview

This 32.8-mile drive from Riverbend to Seattle, WA, is a quick 42-minute trip that makes for a perfect day excursion. Primarily utilizing I-90, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of it on faster roads. You can expect the fuel cost to be around $7 for this journey. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll be experiencing a consistent regional feel throughout.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 32.8-mile journey, with 91% of the route on high-speed roads like I-90. You'll encounter one significant stretch of uninterrupted driving for 29.6 miles on I-90. While the majority of the drive is on major thoroughfares, the initial and final segments may involve local roads like 436th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 149th Street, offering a brief change of pace before reaching your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and 436th Avenue Southeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 441st Avenue Southeast.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (441st Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 441st Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto 441st Avenue Southeast

Navigation decision point

8

31.4 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street

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 2C Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, J...

6

32.1 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, M...

8

32.3 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Madison Street, Convention Place

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Madison Street, Convention Place

6

32.6 mi into trip | ~42m in | Madison Street

Turn left onto Madison Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	29.6 mi	34m
436th Avenue Southeast	0.6 mi	1m
Southeast 149th Street	0.3 mi	<1m
437th Avenue Southeast	0.2 mi	<1m
Cedar Falls Road Southeast	0.2 mi	<1m
Madison Street	0.1 mi	<1m
Southeast 149th Place	0.1 mi	<1m
441st Avenue Southeast	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 29.6 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southeast 149th Place

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Southeast 149th Place

2

Turn right onto 441st Avenue Southeast

292 ft · 18 sec · 441st Avenue Southeast

3

Turn left onto Southeast 149th Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Southeast 149th Street

4

Continue on 437th Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 43 sec · 437th Avenue Southeast

5

Turn right onto Cedar Falls Road Southeast

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Cedar Falls Road Southeast

6

Continue on 436th Avenue Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · 436th Avenue Southeast

7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 90 West: Seattle

8

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 2C Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center

11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 54 sec

Toward Madison Street, Convention Place Use the slight right lane.

12

Turn left onto Madison Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Madison Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

13

Turn left

31 ft · 2 sec

14

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.86 one way

$13.73 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$7.20	$14.40
premium	$5.77	$7.45	$14.90
diesel	$5.61	$7.24	$14.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.8	$3.44	$1.57
Efficient EV	8.2	$2.87	$1.31
EV Truck/SUV	13.1	$4.59	$2.10

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 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 15, 2026

Origin

Riverbend, WA

Evening in Riverbend on Thursday

Local time

8:13 PM

PDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Seattle, WA

Evening in Seattle on Thursday

Local time

8:13 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

15 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

42m 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.

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