Origin
Federal Way, WA
Late night in Federal Way on Saturday
Local time
2:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Federal Way, WA to Republic, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 28m
Distance
305.4 mi
491 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 16m
★
6 AM
6h 29m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 35m
3 PM
6h 39m
5 PM
6h 52m
8 PM
6h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Republic, WA covers 305.4 miles and takes about 6h 28m 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 $62.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
152.7 miles from Federal Way, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 28m. Total distance: 305.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 28m drive with frequent turns across 305.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Federal Way, WA to Republic, 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 | — | — |
| WA 18 East | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| Snoqualmie Parkway | — | — |
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 Republic, 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 left onto West Valley Highway North
335 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Valley Highway North
9
Take the ramp right toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North Bend
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North Bend
10
Keep slight left to continue on WA 18 East
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
WA 18 East
11
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
24 mi
·
31 min
·
State Route 18
12
Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Spokane
14
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cle Elum, Leavenworth
16
Turn left onto Sunset Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunset Highway
17
At the end of the road, turn right
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
18
Take the exit slight right
9.8 mi
·
12 min
19
Continue straight
35 mi
·
44 min
20
Take the exit right toward US 2
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US 2
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
131 ft
·
6 sec
·
US2, US97
22
Exit the rotary
1.8 mi
·
3 min
23
Turn left onto Sunset Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunset Highway
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway
85 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sunset Highway
25
Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
87 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
Sunset Highway
26
Continue straight
24 mi
·
31 min
27
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
28
Continue on State Route 20
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 20
29
Continue on Highway 20
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 20
30
Continue on State Route 20
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 20
31
Continue on Highway 20
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 20
32
Continue on State Highway 20
15 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 20
33
Continue on 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
6th Street
34
Turn left onto North Clark Avenue
364 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Clark Avenue
35
Turn right onto Delaware Avenue
144 ft
·
7 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
36
Turn right
131 ft
·
12 sec
37
Turn right
72 ft
·
5 sec
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.7 miles from Federal Way, WA, or about 3h 14m 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 67 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.7 miles or 3h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Republic, 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 305.4 miles and 6h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Federal Way, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 152.7 mi from Federal Way, WA · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.7 miles from Federal Way, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Republic, WA
The final approach into Republic, 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 Republic, 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
$62.92 one way
$125.84 round trip
$5.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $66.94 | $133.87 |
| premium | $5.77 | $69.39 | $138.78 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $65.73 | $131.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.6 | 1 | $32.07 | $14.66 |
| Efficient EV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.72 | $12.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.2 | 1 | $42.76 | $19.55 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Republic, WA
Late night in Republic on Saturday
Local time
2:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°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
11 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
6h 28m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Republic, WA covers 305.4 miles and takes about 6h 28m 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 152.7 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 $62.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Federal Way, WA to Republic, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Federal Way, WA to Republic, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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