Origin
Seattle, WA
Late night in Seattle on Friday
Local time
4:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seattle, WA to Bothell West, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seattle, WA
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Bothell West, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
This short 18.5-mile drive from Seattle to Bothell West in Washington is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 28 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with about 77% of the journey on interstate roads, making it a straightforward commute. You'll primarily be on I-5, 204th Street Southwest, and Larch Way. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this is a very budget-friendly option for a quick journey within the Pacific Coast region. Given its brevity and focus on highway travel, no overnight stops are necessary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 77% of the drive on interstates and major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.4 miles on I-5, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. While much of the drive involves higher speeds on main arteries like I-5, you'll transition to roads like 204th Street Southwest and Larch Way as you approach your destination, which may involve slightly more varied traffic conditions. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 14.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and 204th Street Southwest. 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 18.5 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Madison Street
Turn left onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
15 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Lynnwood, 44th Avenue West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 181A
Toward Lynnwood, 44th Avenue West
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Seattle, WA and Bothell West, WA, road signs point toward Lynnwood and 44Th Avenue West.
Lynnwood
15 mi in
|
~20m
44Th Avenue West
15 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| 204th Street Southwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Larch Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Logan Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Damson Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 28th Avenue West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| University Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 14.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Bothell West, 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
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 181A
Toward Lynnwood, 44th Avenue West
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on 204th Street Southwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
204th Street Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto 28th Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
28th Avenue West
10
Turn left onto Larch Way
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Larch Way
11
Enter roundabout onto Logan Road
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Logan Road
12
Continue on Logan Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Logan Road
13
Turn right onto Damson Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Damson Road
14
Turn left onto 213th Street Southwest
270 ft
·
12 sec
·
213th Street Southwest
15
Arrive at destination
213th Street Southwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.87 one way
$7.74 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Bothell West, WA
Late night in Bothell West on Friday
Local time
4:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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
28m 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 Seattle, WA to Bothell West, WA covers 18.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, 204th Street Southwest, Larch Way. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Seattle, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.87 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 18.5 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.
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.
Between Seattle, WA and Bothell West, WA, road signs point toward Lynnwood and 44Th Avenue West.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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