Federal Way, WA Road Trips

Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Federal Way, WA is a convenient base with 34 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 110 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Federal Way, WA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Photo: William Jacobs

Trip Routes

34

Longest Drive

332.6 mi

Newport, WA

Quickest Drive

15m

Pacific, WA

Plan Around Federal Way, WA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Federal Way, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Newport, WA to Federal Way, WA 332.6 mi · 5h 34m Fairwood, WA to Federal Way, WA 293.6 mi · 4h 53m Colfax, WA to Federal Way, WA 278.1 mi · 4h 37m College Place, WA to Federal Way, WA 266.3 mi · 4h 31m

Continue From Federal Way, WA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Federal Way, WA to Spokane, WA 286 mi · 4h 32m Federal Way, WA to Colfax, WA 275.5 mi · 5h 37m Federal Way, WA to College Place, WA 274.8 mi · 5h 16m Federal Way, WA to Finley, WA 236.2 mi · 4h 34m

Trips from Federal Way, WA

Federal Way, WA to Spokane, WA

286 mi 4h 32m

Federal Way, WA to Colfax, WA

275.5 mi 5h 37m

Federal Way, WA to College Place, WA

274.8 mi 5h 16m

Federal Way, WA to Finley, WA

236.2 mi 4h 34m

Federal Way, WA to Ephrata, WA

175.6 mi 3h 27m

Federal Way, WA to Marysville, WA

57.1 mi 1h 8m

Federal Way, WA to Bremerton, WA

43.7 mi 1h 2m

Federal Way, WA to Alderwood Manor, WA

38.5 mi 52m

Federal Way, WA to Brier, WA

37.7 mi 53m

Federal Way, WA to Bothell, WA

36 mi 49m

Federal Way, WA to Artondale, WA

23.3 mi 34m

Federal Way, WA to Seattle, WA

23.3 mi 28m

Federal Way, WA to Boulevard Park, WA

13.4 mi 23m

Federal Way, WA to Tacoma, WA

12.7 mi 19m

Driving from Federal Way, WA

Expect an average of 110 miles and about 2h 8m behind the wheel when leaving Federal Way, WA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 286 miles (5h 37m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Federal Way, WA include Spokane, WA (286 mi, 4h 32m), Colfax, WA (275.5 mi, 5h 37m), College Place, WA (274.8 mi, 5h 16m), Finley, WA (236.2 mi, 4h 34m), and Ephrata, WA (175.6 mi, 3h 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 110-mile trip from Federal Way, WA, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Federal Way, WA and 20 routes heading into Federal Way, WA, covering 34 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 286 miles.

The longest mapped route from Federal Way, WA covers 286 miles and takes approximately 5h 37m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Federal Way, WA runs about 110 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 110-mile trip from Federal Way, WA costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Federal Way, WA include Spokane, WA, Colfax, WA, College Place, WA and Finley, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.