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

The driving distance from Blaine, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.71 mi
02h 14m
Flight
117.2 mi
188.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.2 mi
Kilometers
188.62 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.71 mi
Kilometers
215.18 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 2:09 AM PDT
Return by in Blaine
Sat, Apr 18, 4:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-17T23:55
Arrive Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 2:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
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
Smokey Point
WA

Census designated place

From Blaine
66.4 mi
01h 07m
To Federal Way
67.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
57°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on H Street

    1078 ft · 45 sec · H Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peace Portal Drive

    1064 ft · 38 sec · Peace Portal Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South

    1263 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    128.8 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street

    2018 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 272nd Street

    2875 ft · 1 min · South 272nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    64 m · 9 sec · South 312th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
129 mi · 96%
Pacific Highway South
2.49 mi · 2%
South 272nd Street
0.93 mi · 1%
H Street
0.2 mi
Peace Portal Drive
0.2 mi
South 312th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

129 mi · 02h 33m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
117.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smokey Point
01h 07m from Blaine
Leave By
2:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Blaine and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Smokey Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Blaine and 67.3 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Blaine and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Smokey Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smokey Point, 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 Smokey Point.

RAIL

Stanwood station

16 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

19 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

33 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

36 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 117.2 mi (188.62 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Population5,638
Coordinates48.9937200, -122.7471200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: H Street (-122.747119, 48.994007)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.86 L · about $24.70
Round trip
$49.40
9.44 gal · 35.72 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.70 $49.40
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.28 $52.55
Premium $5.77 $27.24 $54.48
Diesel $5.47 $25.80 $51.61

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Federal Way. The current time is 23:55:08.

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.