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

The driving distance from Camas, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.56 mi
02h 38m
Flight
119.97 mi
193.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.97 mi
Kilometers
193.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.56 mi
Kilometers
250.35 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sat, May 2, 7:00 AM PDT
Return by in Camas
Sat, May 2, 9:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camas
2026-05-02T04:21
Arrive Federal Way
Sat, May 2, 7:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camas
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 Camas
77.7 mi
01h 19m
To Federal Way
77.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 3rd Avenue

    41 m · 9 sec · Northeast 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Garfield Street

    808 ft · 33 sec · Northeast Garfield Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast 6th Avenue

    1886 ft · 1 min · Northeast 6th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest 6th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, Alpine Lane

    39 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto WA 14 West: Vancouver, Alpine Lane

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205: Salem, Seattle

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

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

    1774 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camas 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
147 mi · 94%
WA 14 West
5.88 mi · 4%
Northwest 6th Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Pacific Highway South
0.5 mi
Northeast 6th Avenue
0.36 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
120 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 19m from Camas
Leave By
1:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Camas and Partly Sunny near Federal Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 77.7 miles from Camas and 77.9 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 1:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.73 one way or $57.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Camas and Partly Sunny 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 Camas and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 119.97 mi (193.07 km).

Camas

#1 Camas

City in Clark County, Washington, United States

Population25,981
Coordinates45.5870600, -122.3995400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 3rd Avenue (-122.399714, 45.587225)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.78 L · about $28.73
Round trip
$57.46
10.98 gal · 41.56 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.73 $57.46
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.56 $61.13
Premium $5.77 $31.68 $63.37
Diesel $5.47 $30.01 $60.03

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Camas and Federal Way. The current time is 04:21:55.

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.