How far is Eatonville, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Eatonville, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eatonville and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eatonville and Federal Way.
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Start on Mashell Avenue North
1336 ft · 46 sec · Mashell Avenue North
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Turn right onto Lynch Creek Road East
85 m · 15 sec · Lynch Creek Road East
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue North
3156 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue North
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
16.1 mi · 23 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Meridian East
1.1 km · 1 min · Meridian East
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
4 mi · 8 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Meridian East
1.6 km · 2 min · Meridian East
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 512 East, WA 161 North: Seattle
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Meridian Street South, Puyallup
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Meridian Street, Washington State Fairgrounds
35 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South Meridian
2075 ft · 43 sec · South Meridian
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Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Street Southeast
2805 ft · 51 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
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Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
2762 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Turn right onto North Meridian
1.5 km · 2 min · North Meridian
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
3.4 mi · 7 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Enchanted Parkway South
2.4 mi · 4 min · Enchanted Parkway South
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Continue on 16th Avenue South
2929 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
1.8 mi · 3 min · 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 Eatonville and Federal Way.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Meridian Avenue East
Continue on Meridian Avenue East
16.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Eatonville 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 Eatonville to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Frederickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Eatonville and 20.9 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Eatonville and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Frederickson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City of Puyallup
Orting Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederickson.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eatonville and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 31.51 mi (50.71 km).
#1 Eatonville
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,026 |
| Coordinates | 46.8673300, -122.2665000 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
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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