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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Camas, WA is about 155 miles (249.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
155.02 mi
03h 04m
Flight
119.97 mi
193.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.97 mi
Kilometers
193.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.02 mi
Kilometers
249.48 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camas
Mon, Apr 13, 1:56 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Mon, Apr 13, 5:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-12T22:51
Arrive Camas
Mon, Apr 13, 1:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:50 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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Federal Way
77.5 mi
01h 32m
To Camas
77.5 mi
01h 32m

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
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Camas, City Center

    643 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 East: Camas

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center

    1703 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center, Camas

    658 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 6th Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 6th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    36 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northeast Adams Street

    730 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Adams Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Northeast 3rd Avenue

    1739 ft · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
134 mi · 86%
I 205 South
10.1 mi · 6%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.46 mi · 4%
Pacific Highway South
1.8 mi · 1%
Northwest 6th Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
WA 14 East
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 23m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
120 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 32m from Federal Way
Leave By
10:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Light Rain near Camas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155 miles (249.5 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Federal Way and 77.5 miles from Camas.

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

The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 10:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Light Rain near Camas.

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 Camas. Straight-line distance: 119.97 mi (193.07 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Camas

#2 Camas

City in Clark County, Washington, United States

Population25,981
Coordinates45.5870600, -122.3995400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Camas (-122.39954, 45.58706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.71 L · about $28.62
Round trip
$57.25
10.94 gal · 41.42 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.62 $57.25
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.45 $60.90
Premium $5.77 $31.57 $63.13
Diesel $5.47 $29.90 $59.81

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 Camas. The current time is 22:51:35.

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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.