How far is Federal Way, WA from Brush Prairie, WA?

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Brush Prairie, WA is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
142.35 mi
02h 49m
Flight
110.38 mi
177.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.38 mi
Kilometers
177.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.35 mi
Kilometers
229.09 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brush Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 9:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Brush Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Federal Way
71.1 mi
01h 24m
To Brush Prairie
71.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Brush Prairie.

  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

    124.4 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 179th Street

    1430 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northeast 179th Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Northeast 179th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northeast 92nd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 92nd Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast 156th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 156th Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 112th Avenue

    578 ft · 10 sec · Northeast 112th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast 154th Street

    1565 ft · 29 sec · Northeast 154th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northeast 117th Avenue

    1421 ft · 30 sec · Northeast 117th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northeast Caples Road

    1778 ft · 45 sec · Northeast Caples Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northeast 153rd Street

    69 m · 10 sec · Northeast 153rd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 153rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
132 mi · 93%
Northeast 179th Street
4.38 mi · 3%
Pacific Highway South
1.8 mi · 1%
Northeast 92nd Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Northeast 156th Street
1.02 mi · 1%
16th Avenue South
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

124 mi · 02h 20m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 24m from Federal Way
Leave By
12:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Brush Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Brush Prairie?

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Federal Way and 71.2 miles from Brush Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 12:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.27 one way or $52.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Brush Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Napavine

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Brush Prairie. Straight-line distance: 110.38 mi (177.64 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Brush Prairie

#2 Brush Prairie

Census designated place in Clark County, Washington

Population2,652
Coordinates45.7328900, -122.5464900
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Brush Prairie (-122.54649, 45.73289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.01 L · about $26.27
Round trip
$52.54
10.04 gal · 38.02 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.27 $52.54
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.95 $55.89
Premium $5.77 $28.97 $57.94
Diesel $5.47 $27.44 $54.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Brush Prairie. The current time is 04:01:03.

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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.