How far is East Wenatchee Bench, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from East Wenatchee Bench, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.24 mi
02h 47m
Flight
95.32 mi
153.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.32 mi
Kilometers
153.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.24 mi
Kilometers
251.44 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Wed, May 6, 7:41 PM PDT
Return by in East Wenatchee Bench
Wed, May 6, 10:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Wenatchee Bench
2026-05-06T16:54
Arrive Federal Way
Wed, May 6, 7:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Wenatchee Bench
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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From East Wenatchee Bench
77.4 mi
01h 23m
To Federal Way
78.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 4:00 PM PDT
Wind
23 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Wenatchee Bench and Federal Way.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Wenatchee Bench and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on Eastmont Avenue

    764 ft · 27 sec · Eastmont Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · 15th Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sunset Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 2/97

    1.2 km · 1 min · US 2/97

  5. 5

    Continue on Odabashian Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Odabashian Bridge

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    42 m · 6 sec · US 2

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto US 2

    2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 2

    43 m · 3 sec · US 2

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2

    13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle

    1401 ft · 44 sec · US 2

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 97

    35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 18

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway

    762 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North

    736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Peasley Canyon Road

    21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  28. 28

    Continue on South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Wenatchee Bench 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
60.3 mi · 39%
US 97
45.1 mi · 29%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 16%
US 2
14.3 mi · 9%
Sunset Highway
2.93 mi · 2%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

60 mi · 01h 07m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 23m from East Wenatchee Bench
Leave By
12:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Wenatchee Bench 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 East Wenatchee Bench to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from East Wenatchee Bench and 78.9 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 12:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.83 one way or $57.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Wenatchee Bench and Partly Sunny near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roslyn, 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 Roslyn.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Wenatchee Bench and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 95.32 mi (153.4 km).

East Wenatchee Bench

#1 East Wenatchee Bench

Census designated place

Population8,856
Coordinates47.4256800, -120.2811800
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Eastmont Avenue (-120.281773, 47.425687)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
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
5.51 gal
20.87 L · about $28.83
Round trip
$57.67
11.02 gal · 41.74 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.83 $57.67
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.67 $61.35
Premium $5.77 $31.80 $63.60
Diesel $5.47 $30.12 $60.25

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between East Wenatchee Bench and Federal Way. The current time is 16:54:31.

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.