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Trip from Federal Way, WA to Veradale, WA

Drive Time

5h 35m

Distance

296.1 mi

477 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

43 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 22m ★
6 AM
5h 36m
8 AM
6h 2m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 42m
3 PM
5h 46m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Federal Way, WA to Veradale, WA covers 296.1 miles and takes about 5h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, State Route 18, South Peasley Canyon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 264.1 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.15 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

148 miles from Federal Way, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 35m highway drive covering 296.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and State Route 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 264.1 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 264.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 18. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 312th Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 296.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These 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

5
3.7 mi into trip | ~7m in | West Valley Highway North

Turn left onto West Valley Highway North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
3.8 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North Bend

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North...
6
4 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 18 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward WA 18 East
5
4.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | WA 18 / State Route 18

Merge onto WA 18 / State Route 18

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 264.1 mi 4h 47m
State Route 18 24.4 mi 31m
South Peasley Canyon Road 1.8 mi 3m
North Evergreen Road 1.6 mi 3m
South 320th Street 1.4 mi 3m
Pacific Highway South 0.5 mi 1m
East 8th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Snoqualmie Parkway 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 264.1 mi, about 4h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Veradale, 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 left onto West Valley Highway North

334 ft · 10 sec · West Valley Highway North
Use the left lane.
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North Bend Use the right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward WA 18 East
11

Merge onto WA 18

24 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on WA 18

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
14

Merge onto I 90

252 mi · 4 hr 32 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395

12 mi · 15 min · I 90; US 2; US 395
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward Evergreen Road
17

Turn right onto North Evergreen Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Evergreen Road
18

Turn left onto East 8th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 8th Avenue
19

Turn left onto South Adams Road

82 ft · 2 sec · South Adams Road
20

Arrive at destination

South Adams Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148 miles from Federal Way, WA, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264.1 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 148 miles or 2h 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Veradale, 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 296.1 miles and 5h 35m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 264.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 148 mi from Federal Way, WA · 2h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yakima, WA

148 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

Monroe, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yakima, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148 miles from Federal Way, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 264.1 miles.

Arriving in Veradale, WA

The final approach into Veradale, 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 Veradale, WA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.15 one way

$124.29 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $64.90 $129.79
premium $5.77 $67.28 $134.55
diesel $5.64 $65.78 $131.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$62

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

43 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

North Bend Premium Outlets - Tesla Supercharger

North Bend, WA

Tesla

24 DCFC

Fred Meyer - Tesla Supercharger

Ellensburg, WA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Center Plaza Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Federal Way, WA

Tesla

15 DCFC

Celebration Center - Tesla Supercharger

Federal Way, WA

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Outlet Collection - Tesla Supercharger

Auburn, WA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Fred Meyer - Tesla Supercharger

Auburn, WA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Cle Elum Business Park - Tesla Supercharger

Cle Elum, WA

Tesla

12 DCFC

SureStay Hotel by Best Western - Tesla Supercharger

Ellensburg, WA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Tesla: 17 Electrify America: 6 eVgo Network: 5 EV Connect: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 2 EVCS: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 Non-Networked: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 OpConnect: 1 FLO: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.8 1 $31.09 $14.21
Efficient EV 74 0 $25.91 $11.84
EV Truck/SUV 118.4 1 $41.45 $18.95

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 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.

Forecast data refreshed 36 minutes ago

Origin

Federal Way, WA

Morning in Federal Way on Monday

Local time

9:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Chance Light Rain

SW 10 mph 41% chance Live forecast

Destination

Veradale, WA

Morning in Veradale on Monday

Local time

9:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

33°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

22 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

5h 35m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Veradale, WA covers 296.1 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, State Route 18, South Peasley Canyon Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148 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 $62.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 296.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Federal Way, WA to Veradale, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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