How far is it from Tukwila, WA, to Des Moines, WA, ?

The distance between Tukwila, WA, and Des Moines, WA, is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Tukwila, WA, to Des Moines, WA, ?

The drive from Tukwila, WA, to Des Moines, WA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Tukwila, WA, to Des Moines, WA, ?

The fastest route from Tukwila, WA, to Des Moines, WA, covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Des Moines, WA from Tukwila, WA?

Des Moines, WA lies roughly to the south of Tukwila, WA.

Are there charging stations between Tukwila, WA and Des Moines, WA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Tukwila, WA to Des Moines, WA, including BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA) (350 kW); BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA) (350 kW); Central Highlands Plaza (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 150.

Tukwila, WA Des Moines, WA

Distance: 9 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Tukwila, WA to Des Moines, WA takes about 20 min via I 5. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 9 mi

1 Depart left onto 48th Avenue South 104 yd
2 Turn left onto South 144th Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto 51st Avenue South 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Klickitat Drive 1 mi
5 Take ramp left 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 3 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Keep slightly right 1 mi

9 Keep slightly right 84 yd
10 Turn right onto South Kent Des Moines Road 1 mi
11 Turn sharp left onto Pacific Highway South 1 mi
12 Turn right onto South 240th Street 1 mi
13 Turn right onto 14th Avenue South 1 mi
14 Arrive right onto 14th Avenue South

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The return trip from Des Moines, WA to Tukwila, WA covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Charging points along the way

150 chargers

BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1112 S BAILEY ST, Seattle, WA, 98108350 kW
BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA)CCS, Type1 · 311 4th. Ave. N. Kent, Washington 98032, Kent, WA, 98032350 kW
Central Highlands PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO · 4601 NE Sunset Blvd., Renton, WA, 98059350 kW
Fred Meyer WBN Burien #28CCS, CHAdeMO · 14300 1st Ave S, Burien, WA, 98168350 kW
IKEA Store 488 (Seattle, WA)CCS · 601 SW 41st Street, Renton, WA, 98057350 kW

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Des Moines, WA → King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)13 mi · 25 min Des Moines, WA → North Fort Lewis, WA33 mi · 50 min Des Moines, WA → Normandy Park, WA5 mi · 15 min Des Moines, WA → Kent, WA8 mi · 15 min Des Moines, WA → Burien, WA7 mi · 20 min Des Moines, WA → Lakeland South, WA12 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Tukwila, WA, {fromState} to Des Moines, WA, {toState}?: The distance between Tukwila, WA, {fromState} and Des Moines, WA, {toState} is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Tukwila, WA, {fromState} to Des Moines, WA, {toState}?: The drive from Tukwila, WA, {fromState} to Des Moines, WA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Tukwila, WA, {fromState} to Des Moines, WA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Tukwila, WA, {fromState} to Des Moines, WA, {toState} covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Des Moines, WA from Tukwila, WA?: Des Moines, WA lies roughly to the south of Tukwila, WA.
Are there charging stations between Tukwila, WA and Des Moines, WA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Tukwila, WA to Des Moines, WA, including BoA Georgetown WA3-129 (Seattle, WA) (350 kW); BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA) (350 kW); Central Highlands Plaza (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 150.

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