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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Bryant, WA is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.01 mi
01h 34m
Flight
63.74 mi
102.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.74 mi
Kilometers
102.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.01 mi
Kilometers
115.89 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bryant
Thu, Oct 15, 2:09 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Thu, Oct 15, 3:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-10-15T12:34
Arrive Bryant
Thu, Oct 15, 2:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Mountlake Terrace
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

From Federal Way
36 mi
00h 47m
To Bryant
36 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grandview Road

    62 m · 11 sec · Grandview Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-5 North
61.7 mi · 86%
State Highway 530 Northeast
3.76 mi · 5%
State Route 9
3.16 mi · 4%
Pacific Highway South
2.48 mi · 3%
South 272nd Street
0.69 mi · 1%
WA 530 East
0.18 mi
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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountlake Terrace
00h 47m from Federal Way
Leave By
3:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Bryant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Mountlake Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Federal Way and 36 miles from Bryant.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Bryant.

Stop Ideas Near Mountlake Terrace

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

6 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

20 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

21 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

22 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Bryant. Straight-line distance: 63.74 mi (102.58 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 Bryant

Located in northern Snohomish County at an elevation of 171 feet, this unincorporated community is situated in a rural, forested region near Pilchuck Creek.

Population0
Coordinates48.2389900, -122.1579200
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Bryant (-122.15792, 48.23899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $13.80
Round trip
$27.61
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $13.80 $27.61
Mid-grade $5.72 $14.53 $29.05
Premium $5.98 $15.18 $30.36
Diesel $7.29 $18.52 $37.04

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Bryant. The current time is 12:34:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.