How far is Federal Way, WA from Burien, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Burien, WA is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Burien.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Burien.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
48 m · 8 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
6.1 mi · 11 min · Pacific Highway South
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Continue on International Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · International Boulevard
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Turn left onto South 188th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 188th Street
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Continue on Des Moines Memorial Drive South
707 ft · 17 sec · Des Moines Memorial Drive South
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Take the ramp right
2082 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Renton
1215 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 518
887 ft · 26 sec · State Route 518
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Continue on Southwest 148th Street
3225 ft · 1 min · Southwest 148th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 148th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Burien.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Cloudy near Burien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Burien?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 6.2 miles from Federal Way and 6.2 miles from Burien.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 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 $2.30 one way or $4.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Cloudy near Burien.
Stop Ideas Near Des Moines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Tukwila Community Center
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Burien. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.66 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burien
Town in Washington, United States
| Population | 51,268 |
| Coordinates | 47.4703800, -122.3467900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burien (-122.34679, 47.47038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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