Drive or Fly: Federal Way, WA to Buckley, WA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SEA–SEA. At 24 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
40m
Distance
24.1 mi
Total Cost
$40
CO2
10 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 51m
2m in the air
Air Distance
17 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
4 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SEA and SEA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 40m | 2h 51m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $40 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 10 kg CO2 | 4 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via WA 410, WA 167
via WA 164
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Federal Way, WA to Buckley, WA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.