How far is Federal Way, WA from Bonney Lake, WA?

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Bonney Lake, WA is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.16 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.65 mi
18.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.65 mi
Kilometers
18.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.16 mi
Kilometers
26 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bonney Lake
Sun, Apr 12, 11:19 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 12, 11:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-12T22:53
Arrive Bonney Lake
Sun, Apr 12, 11:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Pacific
WA

Human settlement in Washington, United States of America

From Federal Way
8.1 mi
00h 12m
To Bonney Lake
8.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Bonney Lake.

  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

    2669 ft · 1 min · Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Peasley Canyon Road

    29 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Valley Highway North

    2380 ft · 49 sec · West Valley Highway North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 15th Street Southwest

    152 m · 20 sec · 15th Street Southwest

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward WA 167 South: Tacoma

    2106 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

    3042 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive East

    85 m · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive East

  15. 15

    Turn right

    14 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
6.36 mi · 39%
WA 410 East
5.02 mi · 31%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 11%
South 320th Street
1.41 mi · 9%
Pacific Highway South
0.51 mi · 3%
West Valley Highway North
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

6.36 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pacific
00h 12m from Federal Way
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Bonney Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Bonney Lake?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pacific is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Federal Way and 8.1 miles from Bonney Lake.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Bonney Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Pacific

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 Pacific and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8.7 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 14.7 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.7 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pacific.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

13 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

22 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

38 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

40 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Bonney Lake. Straight-line distance: 11.65 mi (18.75 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Bonney Lake

#2 Bonney Lake

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population22,572
Coordinates47.1770500, -122.1865100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Bonney Lake (-122.18651, 47.17705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.97
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.98 $5.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $5.77 $3.29 $6.58
Diesel $5.47 $3.12 $6.23

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Bonney Lake. The current time is 22:53:51.

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.