Origin
Federal Way, WA
Morning in Federal Way on Friday
Local time
7:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Federal Way, WA to Alderton, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alderton, WA
Michael
Trip Overview
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Alderton, WA covers 14.6 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Valley Freeway, South Peasley Canyon Road, South 320th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on Valley Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Alderton, WA covers 14.6 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Valley Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 312th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 14.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 (South 312th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (West Valley Highway North): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
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South 312th Street
Turn left onto South 312th Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
West Valley Highway North
Turn right onto West Valley Highway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward WA 162 East: Valley Avenue, Orting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 162 East: Valley Avenue, Orting
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Orting Highway East
Turn right onto Orting Highway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Federal Way, WA and Alderton, WA, road signs point toward Yakima and Orting.
Yakima
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
Orting
12.9 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| South Peasley Canyon Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South 320th Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| WA 410 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Route 162 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Pacific Highway South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Valley Highway North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Orting Highway East | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 6.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Alderton, WA.
1
Start on this road
24 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South 312th Street
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 312th Street
3
Turn left onto WA 99
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway South
4
Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South 320th Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
6
Enter roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
7
Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
8
Turn right onto West Valley Highway North
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Valley Highway North
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto 15th Street Southwest
498 ft
·
19 sec
·
15th Street Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Tacoma
11
Merge onto WA 167
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on WA 410
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 410
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward WA 162 East: Valley Avenue, Orting
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Orting Highway East
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Orting Highway East
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on State Route 162
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 162
17
Arrive at destination
WA 162
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.11 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Alderton, WA
Morning in Alderton on Friday
Local time
7:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Partly Cloudy
S 3 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:29PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:29PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Alderton, WA covers 14.6 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Valley Freeway, South Peasley Canyon Road, South 320th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Federal Way, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.06 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 14.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 (South 312th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (West Valley Highway North): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Federal Way, WA and Alderton, WA, road signs point toward Yakima and Orting.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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