How far is Colville, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Colville, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colville and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colville and Federal Way.
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Start on East 3rd Avenue
21 m · 10 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
64 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary
33 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
38.3 mi · 48 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
56 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Spokane
8.5 mi · 18 min
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Continue on North Browne Street
2594 ft · 1 min · North Browne Street
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Take the ramp slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 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 Colville and Federal Way.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Browne Street
Keep slight left
195 mi · 03h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Colville and Light Rain Likely near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colville to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cascade Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.5 miles from Colville and 150.1 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.8 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.49 one way or $120.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Colville and Light Rain Likely near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Cascade Valley
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 Cascade Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colville and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 220.81 mi (355.36 km).
#1 Colville
City in Stevens County, Washington, United States of America
| Population | 4,828 |
| Coordinates | 48.5465700, -117.9055400 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| 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: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $60.49 | $120.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $64.35 | $128.71 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $66.71 | $133.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $63.20 | $126.40 |
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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