How far is Federal Way, WA from Carnation, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Carnation, WA is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Carnation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Carnation.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto South 272nd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 272nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I-5 North: Seattle
2172 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sammamish, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Front Street North
767 ft · 35 sec · Front Street North
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Continue on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
935 ft · 25 sec · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
25 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
2329 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
33 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1554 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
19 m · 1 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Continue on Southeast Duthie Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Duthie Hill Road
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Continue on 292nd Avenue Southeast
712 ft · 21 sec · 292nd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Redmond Fall City Road Southeast
1.5 mi · 2 min · Redmond Fall City Road Southeast
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Continue on Redmond Fall City Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Redmond Fall City Road Northeast
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Turn slight right onto Northeast Tolt Hill Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Northeast Tolt Hill Road
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Turn left onto Tolt Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tolt Avenue
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Turn right onto Entwistle Street
22 m · 3 sec · Entwistle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Entwistle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Carnation.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 405 North
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Carnation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Carnation?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Federal Way and 20.6 miles from Carnation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Carnation.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Carnation. Straight-line distance: 29.2 mi (46.99 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carnation
City
| Population | 2,306 |
| Coordinates | 47.6478800, -121.9140100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carnation (-121.91401, 47.64788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.43 | $16.85 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
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
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