How far is Barberton, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from Barberton, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.19 mi
02h 27m
Flight
113.38 mi
182.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.38 mi
Kilometers
182.47 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.19 mi
Kilometers
230.44 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Wed, Apr 15, 5:21 AM PDT
Return by in Barberton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barberton
2026-04-15T02:53
Arrive Federal Way
Wed, Apr 15, 5:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barberton
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Barberton
71.6 mi
01h 13m
To Federal Way
71.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barberton and Federal Way.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barberton and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 99th Street

    26 m · 8 sec · Northeast 99th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 72nd Avenue

    1699 ft · 32 sec · Northeast 72nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast Andresen Road

    2543 ft · 52 sec · Northeast Andresen Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway

    2827 ft · 1 min · Northeast Padden Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 205 North: Seattle

    2360 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street

    1774 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barberton and Federal Way.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
140 mi · 98%
South 320th Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Northeast Padden Parkway
0.54 mi
Pacific Highway South
0.5 mi
Northeast Andresen Road
0.48 mi
Northeast 72nd Avenue
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
113.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 13m from Barberton
Leave By
1:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Barberton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Federal Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barberton to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Barberton and 71.6 miles from Federal Way.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Barberton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Napavine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Napavine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Napavine.

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barberton and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 113.38 mi (182.47 km).

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#1 Barberton

Barberton is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.6931700, -122.5989900
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 99th Street (-122.59899, 45.693183)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.13 L · about $26.43
Round trip
$52.85
10.1 gal · 38.26 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.43 $52.85
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.11 $56.23
Premium $5.77 $29.14 $58.29
Diesel $5.47 $27.61 $55.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Barberton and Federal Way. The current time is 02:53:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.