Origin
Mill Creek, WA
Afternoon in Mill Creek on Monday
Local time
12:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mill Creek, WA to Federal Way, WA
Drive Time
55m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
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6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mill Creek, WA
Ken Cheatham
Trip Overview
The drive from Mill Creek, WA to Federal Way, WA covers 46.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 16th Avenue Southeast, Mill Creek Boulevard, 153rd Street Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.78 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.3 miles from Mill Creek, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 46.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
16th Avenue Southeast 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Mill Creek, WA to Federal Way, WA is easy. At 55m 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 Mill Creek, WA to Federal Way, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 16th Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mill Creek Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 153rd Street Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 272nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pacific Highway South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
16th Avenue Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mill Creek, WA and Federal Way, WA.
1
Start on 151st Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
151st Street Southeast
2
Continue on 16th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
16th Avenue Southeast
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Creek Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Creek Boulevard
4
Turn right onto 153rd Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
153rd Street Southeast
5
Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
6
Continue on Bothell-Everett Highway
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
7
Continue on Bothell-Everett Highway
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 405 South: Bellevue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 405 South: Bellevue
9
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
32 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 5 South: Portland
11
Merge slight left
7.3 mi
·
9 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South 272nd Street
13
Turn right onto South 272nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 272nd Street
14
Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway South
15
Turn left onto South 312th Street
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
South 312th Street
16
Turn right
23 ft
·
2 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.3 miles from Mill Creek, WA, or about 27m 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 46.6 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.3 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Federal Way, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mill Creek, 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 Mill Creek, WA
This is one driving day of about 46.6 miles and 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mill Creek, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Mill Creek, WA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Mill Creek, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Federal Way, WA
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.78 one way
$19.56 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $10.21 | $20.43 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Federal Way, WA
Afternoon in Federal Way on Monday
Local time
12:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
55m 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 Mill Creek, WA to Federal Way, WA covers 46.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 16th Avenue Southeast, Mill Creek Boulevard, 153rd Street Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Mill Creek, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.78 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 Mill Creek, WA to Federal Way, WA is easy. At 55m 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 Mill Creek, WA to Federal Way, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mill Creek, WA to Federal Way, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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