Origin
Federal Way, WA
Morning in Federal Way on Friday
Local time
11:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Federal Way, WA to Buckley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckley, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Buckley, WA covers 24.1 miles and takes about 39m 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 $5.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 24.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Buckley, WA is easy. At 39m 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 Buckley, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 312th Street | — | — |
| Pacific Highway South | — | — |
| South 320th Street | — | — |
| South Peasley Canyon Road | — | — |
| West Valley Highway North | — | — |
| 15th Street Southwest | — | — |
| WA 167 South | — | — |
| Valley Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Buckley, 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
4.7 mi
·
6 min
14
Continue on Elhi Hill Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Elhi Hill Road
15
Continue on State Route 410 East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 410 East
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 410 East
17
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 410 East
18
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto North Cottage Street
118 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Cottage Street
20
Turn right
89 ft
·
6 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.04 one way
$10.09 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
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.
Destination
Buckley, WA
Morning in Buckley on Friday
Local time
11:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 Buckley, WA covers 24.1 miles and takes about 39m 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 12 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 $5.04 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 Buckley, WA is easy. At 39m 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 Buckley, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Federal Way, WA to Buckley, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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