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Trip from West Richland, WA to Federal Way, WA

Drive Time

4h 12m

Distance

218.2 mi

351 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 59m ★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 5m

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 West Richland, WA to Federal Way, WA covers 218.2 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 82, US 97, State Route 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.4 miles on I 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.80 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

109.1 miles from West Richland, WA

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

Drive Character

This is a 4h 12m highway drive covering 218.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 82 and US 97. The longest continuous stretch is about 95.4 miles on I 82.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 95.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 82 and US 97. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 103.1 miles in near US 97.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 218.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 103.1 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 189 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
103.1 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | US 97

Keep slight left at fork onto US 97 toward I 90 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 West
7
188.8 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Take the exit toward WA 18 West: Auburn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25 Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
9
189 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left / right lanes. Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn,...
9
213.9 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley High...
8
214.2 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward West Valley Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward West Valley Highway

Towns Along This Route

Between West Richland, WA and Federal Way, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.

Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn

189 mi in | ~3h 31m

Tacoma

189 mi in | ~3h 31m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 82 95.4 mi 1h 43m
US 97 85.7 mi 1h 35m
State Route 18 24.2 mi 31m
State Route 224 4.8 mi 6m
West Van Giesen Street 2.3 mi 4m
South Peasley Canyon Road 1.8 mi 3m
South 320th Street 1.4 mi 3m
Pacific Highway South 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 82 — 95.4 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Richland, WA and Federal Way, WA.

1

Start on Deer Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Deer Street
2

Turn right onto Grosscup Boulevard

224 ft · 8 sec · Grosscup Boulevard
3

Turn right onto WA 224

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Van Giesen Street
4

Enter roundabout onto West Van Giesen Street

96 ft · 1 sec · West Van Giesen Street
5

Continue on West Van Giesen Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Van Giesen Street
6

Continue on WA 224

4.8 mi · 6 min · State Route 224
7

Continue on WA 224

0.2 mi · 14 sec · East Kennedy Road
8

Enter roundabout

122 ft · 2 sec
9

Continue

0.3 mi · 19 sec
10

Merge onto I 82; US 12

64 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 82; US 12
11

Continue on I 82; US 97

31 mi · 33 min · I 82; US 97
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 97

86 mi · 1 hr 35 min · US 97
Toward I 90 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 25 Toward WA 18 West: Auburn Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

448 ft · 13 sec
Toward SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15

Merge onto WA 18

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
16

Continue on WA 18

24 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Toward West Valley Highway Use the straight / right lanes.
20

At end of road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North

0.1 mi · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Enter roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

67 ft · 1 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road
23

Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
Use the left lane.
24

Continue on South 320th Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street
25

Turn right onto WA 99

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South
26

Turn right onto South 312th Street

158 ft · 5 sec · South 312th Street
Use the right lane.
27

Turn right

24 ft · 1 sec
28

Arrive at destination

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 109.1 miles from West Richland, WA, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.4 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 109.1 miles or 2h 2m 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 20m

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 West Richland, 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 West Richland, WA

This is one driving day of about 218.2 miles and 4h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Richland, 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 82 for about 95.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 109.1 mi from West Richland, WA · 2h 2m into the drive

city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

109 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.

Popular next leg

Monroe, WA to Federal Way, WA

50.5 mi · 58m

Pacing Suggestions

Yakima, 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 109.1 miles from West Richland, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.4 miles.

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.

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 near mile 218.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.80 one way

$91.59 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $47.82 $95.65
premium $5.77 $49.58 $99.15
diesel $5.64 $48.48 $96.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

WinCo Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Union Gap, WA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Baymont by Wyndham - Tesla Supercharger

Yakima, WA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Yakima

Yakima, WA

POWERPUMP

8 DCFC

Bob's Burgers & Brew - Tesla Supercharger

Yakima, WA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Electric Era Charging Station

Richland, WA

ELECTRIC_ERA

6 DCFC

Walmart 2269 (Yakima, WA)

Yakima, WA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Gear Jammer Plaza

Union Gap, WA

OpConnect

3 DCFC

Women of Wisdom - Luxelocker Luxury Storage

Richland, WA

OpConnect

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 3 Tesla: 3 OpConnect: 2 FLO: 2 ELECTRIC_ERA: 1 EV Connect: 1 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1 POWERPUMP: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.5 0 $22.91 $10.47
Efficient EV 54.6 0 $19.09 $8.73
EV Truck/SUV 87.3 1 $30.55 $13.96

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

26 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

West Richland, WA

Afternoon in West Richland on Monday

Local time

12:23 PM

PDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Federal Way, WA

Afternoon in Federal Way on Monday

Local time

12:23 PM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Chance Light Rain

SW 10 mph 41% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Monroe, WA

109 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

16 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

4h 12m 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 West Richland, WA to Federal Way, WA covers 218.2 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 82, US 97, State Route 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.1 miles from West Richland, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.80 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 218.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 103.1 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 189 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between West Richland, WA and Federal Way, WA, road signs point toward Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn and Tacoma.

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