How far is Federal Way, WA from Allyn, WA?

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Allyn, WA is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.73 mi
01h 06m
Flight
24.5 mi
39.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.5 mi
Kilometers
39.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.73 mi
Kilometers
68.77 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allyn
Wed, Apr 15, 5:54 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Wed, Apr 15, 7:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-15T04:48
Arrive Allyn
Wed, Apr 15, 5:54 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
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
Gig Harbor
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Federal Way
21.3 mi
00h 33m
To Allyn
21.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Allyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Allyn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 16th Avenue South

    2572 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 18

    152 m · 14 sec · State Route 18

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma

    633 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1763 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 302 West: Purdy Key Center

    2681 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Purdy Drive Northwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Purdy Drive Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Route 302

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 302

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Goldman Drive Northwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Goldman Drive Northwest

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Elgin Clifton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Elgin Clifton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Rocky Bay Point Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rocky Bay Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East State Highway 302

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 302

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East North Bay Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East North Bay Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Allyn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
13.6 mi · 32%
I 5 South
9.11 mi · 21%
East State Highway 302
3.73 mi · 9%
Elgin Clifton Road
2.92 mi · 7%
Rocky Bay Point Road
2.7 mi · 6%
East North Bay Road
1.97 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

12.5 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gig Harbor
00h 33m from Federal Way
Leave By
4:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Federal Way and Showers And Thunderstorms near Allyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Allyn?

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Federal Way and 21.4 miles from Allyn.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 4:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Federal Way and Showers And Thunderstorms near Allyn.

Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gig Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 7.9 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Gig Harbor
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Tacoma City Hall
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Tacoma City Hall

Tacoma , WA
747 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.7/5 6 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

35 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

36 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Allyn. Straight-line distance: 24.5 mi (39.43 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
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#2 Allyn

Allyn is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.3856500, -122.8276400
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Allyn (-122.82764, 47.38565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.71 L · about $7.90
Round trip
$15.80
3.02 gal · 11.42 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.90 $15.80
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.41 $16.81
Premium $5.77 $8.71 $17.43
Diesel $5.47 $8.26 $16.51

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Allyn. The current time is 04:48:20.

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.