Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
227.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
Photo: William Jacobs
The drive from Finley, WA to Federal Way, WA covers 227.4 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 397, East Chemical Drive, South Gum Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.85 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
113.7 miles from Finley, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 55m drive with frequent turns across 227.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 397 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Chemical Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Gum Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Columbia Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 82 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 18 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Finley, WA and Federal Way, WA.
Start on Finley Road
Turn left onto East State Route 397
Continue on East Chemical Drive
Continue on South Gum Street
Turn left onto East Columbia Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Keep slight right
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
Continue on State Route 18
Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway
Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North
Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Peasley Canyon Road
Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
Continue on South 320th Street
Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
Turn right onto South 312th Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.7 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Federal Way, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Finley, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Finley, WA
This is one driving day of about 227.4 miles and 3h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.7 mi from Finley, WA · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 113.7 miles from Finley, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Federal Way, 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 Federal Way, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$46.85 one way
$93.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $49.84 | $99.68 |
| premium | $5.77 | $51.67 | $103.33 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $48.94 | $97.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.88 | $10.92 |
| Efficient EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.90 | $9.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91 | 1 | $31.84 | $14.55 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Finley on Saturday
Local time
4:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Federal Way on Saturday
Local time
4:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
34°F
Yakima, WA
114 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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