Origin
Federal Way, WA
Evening in Federal Way on Friday
Local time
7:49 PM
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 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
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 Valley Freeway, State Route 410 East, WA 410 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on Valley Freeway. 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 (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 24.1 miles, with most of the trip on Valley Freeway and State Route 410 East. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.4 miles on Valley Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and State Route 410 East. You will hit about 12 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 24.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.7 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
|
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.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge onto WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
5
24 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
North Cottage Street
Turn left onto North Cottage Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Federal Way, WA to Buckley, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
Yakima
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| State Route 410 East | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| WA 410 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Elhi Hill Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Peasley Canyon Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South 320th Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Pacific Highway South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Valley Highway North | 0.5 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 Buckley, 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
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
WA 410
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on WA 410
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Elhi Hill Road
15
Continue on WA 410
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 410 East
16
Enter roundabout onto WA 410
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 410 East
17
Continue on WA 410
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
119 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Cottage Street
20
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
21
Arrive at 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
Evening in Buckley on Friday
Local time
7:49 PM
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 Valley Freeway, State Route 410 East, WA 410. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.7 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Federal Way, WA to Buckley, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and Mount Rainier National 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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