Origin
Federal Way, WA
Late night in Federal Way on Monday
Local time
12:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Federal Way, WA to Bonney Lake, WA
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonney Lake, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Bonney Lake, WA covers 16.2 miles and takes about 25m 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, South 320th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.40 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
8.1 miles from Federal Way, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 16.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 312th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Bonney Lake, WA is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Federal Way, WA to Bonney Lake, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 312th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pacific Highway South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 320th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Peasley Canyon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Valley Highway North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 15th Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 167 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 312th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Bonney Lake, WA.
1
Start on the route
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto South 312th Street
157 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 312th Street
3
Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway South
4
Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South 320th Street
5
Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Peasley Canyon Road
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
7
Exit the roundabout onto 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
9
Turn left onto 15th Street Southwest
499 ft
·
20 sec
·
15th Street Southwest
10
Take the ramp right toward WA 167 South: Tacoma
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
WA 167 South: Tacoma
11
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Valley Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
13
Continue straight
4.4 mi
·
6 min
14
Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive East
279 ft
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive East
15
Turn right
46 ft
·
4 sec
16
Turn right
112 ft
·
8 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.1 miles from Federal Way, WA, or about 12m into the drive.
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 16.2 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.1 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonney Lake, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Federal Way, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 16.2 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Federal Way, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.1 mi from Federal Way, WA · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Bonney Lake, WA
The final approach into Bonney Lake, 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 Bonney Lake, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.80 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Bonney Lake, WA
Late night in Bonney Lake on Monday
Local time
12:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Bonney Lake, WA covers 16.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 312th Street, Pacific Highway South, South 320th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 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 $3.40 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.
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Bonney Lake, WA is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Federal Way, WA to Bonney Lake, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Federal Way, WA to Bonney Lake, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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