How far is Bonney Lake, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Bonney Lake, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Washington, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonney Lake and Federal Way.
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Start on the route
34 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Sumner-Buckley Highway East
71 m · 10 sec · Sumner-Buckley Highway East
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Turn right onto State Route 410 East
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 410 East
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Seattle
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Southwest
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 15th Street Southwest
81 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto 15th Street Southwest
1149 ft · 30 sec · 15th Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Valley Highway North
2380 ft · 55 sec · West Valley Highway North
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Turn left onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Peasley Canyon Road
21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Continue on South 320th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto South 312th Street
48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bonney Lake and Federal Way.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
6.24 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bonney Lake 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 Bonney Lake to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pacific is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Bonney Lake and 7.8 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bonney Lake and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Pacific
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Park
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pacific.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bonney Lake and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 11.65 mi (18.75 km).
#1 Bonney Lake
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
| Population | 22,572 |
| Coordinates | 47.1770500, -122.1865100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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