How far is Federal Way, WA from Arlington Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Arlington Heights, WA is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
75.01 mi
01h 41m
Flight
61.89 mi
99.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.89 mi
Kilometers
99.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.01 mi
Kilometers
120.72 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 6:32 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-15T04:50
Arrive Arlington Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 6:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Alderwood Manor
WA

Census designated place

From Federal Way
37.5 mi
00h 50m
To Arlington Heights
37.5 mi
00h 50m

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
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Arlington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 8 sec · South 312th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 272nd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 272nd Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I-5 North: Seattle

    2172 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington

    940 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 530 Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 530 Northeast

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1650 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    29 m · 3 sec · West Division Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    599 ft · 18 sec · West Division Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Division Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street

    919 ft · 27 sec · East Division Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue

    598 ft · 18 sec · Manhattan Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Burke Avenue

    158 m · 18 sec · East Burke Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Talcott Street

    629 ft · 13 sec · Talcott Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 530 Northeast

    1607 ft · 34 sec · State Route 530 Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Oso Slide Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Oso Slide Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 115th Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 115th Avenue Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 228th Street Northeast

    3144 ft · 1 min · 228th Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 228th Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-5 North
61.7 mi · 82%
State Highway 530 Northeast
3.83 mi · 5%
Oso Slide Memorial Highway
2.55 mi · 3%
Pacific Highway South
2.48 mi · 3%
115th Avenue Northeast
2.04 mi · 3%
South 272nd Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-5 North

Merge slight left

61.2 mi · 01h 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alderwood Manor
00h 50m from Federal Way
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Federal Way and Light Rain Likely near Arlington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Arlington Heights?

The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Alderwood Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Federal Way and 37.5 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.87 one way or $27.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Federal Way and Light Rain Likely near Arlington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Alderwood Manor

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

8 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

18 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

24 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

24 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 61.89 mi (99.6 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 Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2020500, -122.0620800
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Arlington Heights (-122.06208, 48.20205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $13.87
Round trip
$27.73
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.87 $27.73
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.75 $29.51
Premium $5.77 $15.29 $30.59
Diesel $5.47 $14.49 $28.98

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 Arlington Heights. The current time is 04:50:27.

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.