How far is College Place, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from College Place, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 266.3 miles (428.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Place and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Place and Federal Way.
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Start on East Whitman Drive
19 m · 5 sec · East Whitman Drive
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
1690 ft · 34 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left
53 m · 8 sec
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Continue on North College Avenue
797 ft · 19 sec · North College Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
42 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Wallula Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Wallula Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12
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Turn right onto Spalding Road
935 ft · 19 sec · Spalding Road
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Turn left
22.6 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right
88 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 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 College Place 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.
I 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
85.7 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving College Place 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 College Place to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 266.3 miles (428.5 km) and usually takes 04h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from College Place and 129.2 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.19 one way or $98.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around College Place and Partly Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Selah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Selah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Place and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 205.72 mi (331.07 km).
#1 College Place
City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,491 |
| Coordinates | 46.0493000, -118.3883000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $49.19 | $98.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $52.33 | $104.66 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $54.25 | $108.49 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $51.39 | $102.78 |
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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