How far is Federal Way, WA from Airway Heights, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Airway Heights, WA is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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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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 05h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Airway Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Airway Heights.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
2669 ft · 1 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street
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Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Peasley Canyon Road
29 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Turn left onto West Valley Highway North
102 m · 11 sec · West Valley Highway North
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Take the ramp right toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North Bend
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 18 East
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
24.4 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
246.2 mi · 4 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 902 West: Medical Lake
1260 ft · 32 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Aero Road
86 m · 6 sec · West Aero Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road
1306 ft · 26 sec · West Aero Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Aero Road
31 m · 2 sec · West Aero Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road
125 m · 8 sec · West Aero Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Geiger Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · West Geiger Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto West Geiger Boulevard
815 ft · 24 sec · West Geiger Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Hayford Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hayford Road
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Turn straight onto 2: West Sunset Highway
557 ft · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Sunset Highway
2663 ft · 56 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
36 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway
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Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
656 ft · 31 sec · South Lundstrom Street
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Turn left onto West 12th Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Airway Heights.
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 East
Merge slight left
246 mi · 04h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Airway Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Airway Heights?
The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Federal Way and 141 miles from Airway Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.96 one way or $103.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Airway Heights.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Airway Heights. Straight-line distance: 221.45 mi (356.39 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Airway Heights
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,618 |
| Coordinates | 47.6446100, -117.5932700 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
End: Airway Heights (-117.59327, 47.64461)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $51.96 | $103.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $55.28 | $110.56 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $57.31 | $114.61 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $54.29 | $108.57 |
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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