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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Burbank, WA is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.22 mi
04h 38m
Flight
174.35 mi
280.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.35 mi
Kilometers
280.59 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.22 mi
Kilometers
391.43 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burbank
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Fri, Oct 16, 1:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-10-15T16:31
Arrive Burbank
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Federal Way
121.4 mi
02h 19m
To Burbank
121.8 mi
02h 19m

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
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto West Valley Highway North

    102 m · 11 sec · West Valley Highway North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North Bend

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 18 East

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    24.4 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

    23.2 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    3 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto State Route 124

    4 m · 1 sec · State Route 124

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto State Route 124

    1388 ft · 23 sec · State Route 124

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fifth Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · Fifth Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Fifth Avenue

    1759 ft · 50 sec · Fifth Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Maple Street

    98 m · 14 sec · West Maple Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Fourth Avenue

    86 m · 13 sec · Fourth Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    126 m · 18 sec · Cherry Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fifth Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 42%
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 35%
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 10%
I‑182 east
23.2 mi · 10%
Lewis and Clark Trail
3.31 mi · 1%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

84.5 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.8 mi
174.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 19m from Federal Way
Leave By
7:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Federal Way and Sunny near Burbank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Federal Way and 121.8 miles from Burbank.

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

The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.63 one way or $93.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Burbank. Straight-line distance: 174.35 mi (280.59 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 Burbank

Situated in southeastern Washington at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers, this unincorporated community lies within Walla Walla County at an elevation of 374 feet.

Population0
Coordinates46.1998600, -119.0130600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Burbank (-119.01306, 46.19986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.49 L · about $46.63
Round trip
$93.26
17.16 gal · 64.98 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $46.63 $93.26
Mid-grade $5.72 $49.07 $98.14
Premium $5.98 $51.28 $102.57
Diesel $7.29 $62.57 $125.13

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 Burbank. The current time is 16:31:12.

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.