How far is Carnation, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Carnation, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carnation and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carnation and Federal Way.
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Start on Entwistle Street
22 m · 7 sec · Entwistle Street
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Turn left onto Tolt Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tolt Avenue
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
2 mi · 3 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.2 mi · 5 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
5 m · 1 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
598 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Turn left onto Preston Fall City Road Southeast
4 mi · 8 min · Preston Fall City Road Southeast
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Continue on Southeast High Point Way
2484 ft · 1 min · Southeast High Point Way
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Turn left onto Preston-Fall City Road
890 ft · 24 sec · Preston-Fall City Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Spokane
1826 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18 West, Snoqualmie Parkway: Snoqualmie, Aubern
927 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto SR 18: Auburn, Tacoma
716 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Snoqualmie Parkway
860 ft · 11 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
1109 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway
1523 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway
762 ft · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North
736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North
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Turn right 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 Carnation and Federal Way.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 18
Continue on State Route 18
24.2 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Carnation and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carnation to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Mirrormont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Carnation and 23.2 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Carnation and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Mirrormont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mirrormont.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carnation and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 29.2 mi (46.99 km).
#1 Carnation
City
| Population | 2,306 |
| Coordinates | 47.6478800, -121.9140100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $8.58 | $17.17 |
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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