How far is Federal Way, WA from Boulevard Park, WA?

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Boulevard Park, WA is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
13.38 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.53 mi
18.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.53 mi
Kilometers
18.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.38 mi
Kilometers
21.53 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulevard Park
Sun, Apr 12, 9:27 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 12, 9:50 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-12T21:04
Arrive Boulevard Park
Sun, Apr 12, 9:27 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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
Des Moines
WA

City in Washington

From Federal Way
6.7 mi
00h 11m
To Boulevard Park
6.7 mi
00h 11m

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
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Boulevard Park.

  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

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Continue on International Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · International Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 188th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 188th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Des Moines Memorial Drive South

    707 ft · 17 sec · Des Moines Memorial Drive South

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2082 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward South 128th Street

    1109 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 128th Street

    2604 ft · 59 sec · South 128th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 14th Avenue South

    81 m · 9 sec · 14th Avenue South

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pacific Highway South
6.08 mi · 45%
Des Moines Memorial Drive South
3.57 mi · 27%
International Boulevard
1.82 mi · 14%
South 188th Street
1.11 mi · 8%
South 128th Street
0.7 mi · 5%
14th Avenue South
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Pacific Highway South

Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

6.08 mi · 00h 11m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Moines
00h 11m from Federal Way
Leave By
7:44 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Boulevard Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Boulevard Park?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Federal Way and 6.7 miles from Boulevard Park.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Boulevard Park.

Stop Ideas Near Des Moines

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 Des Moines and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 12.9 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
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.1 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 Covington
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.

RAIL

Tukwila station

9 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

19 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

22 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
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 Boulevard Park. Straight-line distance: 11.53 mi (18.56 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 Boulevard Park

Boulevard Park is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.4892700, -122.3151200
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Boulevard Park (-122.31512, 47.48927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.92
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.46 $4.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.62 $5.23
Premium $5.77 $2.71 $5.42
Diesel $5.47 $2.57 $5.14

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 Boulevard Park. The current time is 21:04:14.

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.