Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
98 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Photo: William Jacobs
The drive from Darrington, WA to Federal Way, WA covers 98 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 530, Oso Slide Memorial Highway, Talcott Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49 miles from Darrington, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 98 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 530 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oso Slide Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Talcott Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Burke Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manhattan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Division Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Division Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Darrington, WA and Federal Way, WA.
Start on Seeman Street
Continue on State Route 530 Northeast
Continue on Oso Slide Memorial Highway
Continue on State Route 530 Northeast
Continue on Talcott Street
Continue on East Burke Avenue
Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue
Turn right onto East Division Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street
Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street
Continue straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street
Turn right onto South 272nd Street
Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
Turn left onto South 312th Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Federal Way, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Darrington, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Darrington, WA
This is one driving day of about 98 miles and 1h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49 mi from Darrington, WA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 49 miles from Darrington, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Federal Way, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Federal Way, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.19 one way
$40.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $21.48 | $42.96 |
| premium | $5.77 | $22.27 | $44.53 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
| Efficient EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.72 | $6.27 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Darrington on Saturday
Local time
6:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Federal Way on Saturday
Local time
6:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
44°F
Everett, WA
49 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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