Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.3 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Artondale, WA covers 23.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 312th Street, Pacific Highway South, 16th Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.80 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
11.7 miles from Federal Way, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 23.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 312th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pacific Highway South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 16th Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 16 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Olympic Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Artondale, WA.
Start on the route
Turn left onto South 312th Street
Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
Turn left onto 16th Avenue South
Turn left onto State Route 18
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive
Turn left onto Olympic Drive
Continue on 56th Street
Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest
Turn right onto Artondale Drive Northwest
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 23.3 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.7 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Artondale, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Federal Way, 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 Federal Way, WA
This is one driving day of about 23.3 miles and 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.7 mi from Federal Way, WA · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 11.7 miles from Federal Way, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Artondale, 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 Artondale, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.80 one way
$9.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $5.11 | $10.21 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Federal Way on Saturday
Local time
6:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Artondale on Saturday
Local time
6:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
38°F
Tacoma, WA
12 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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