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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Cashmere, WA is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.8 mi
02h 55m
Flight
87.25 mi
140.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.25 mi
Kilometers
140.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.8 mi
Kilometers
228.21 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cashmere
Tue, May 12, 9:05 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Wed, May 13, 12:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-05-12T18:09
Arrive Cashmere
Tue, May 12, 9:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Federal Way
70.8 mi
01h 27m
To Cashmere
71 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

    1101 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    642 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward US 2

    6.6 mi · 9 min · US 2

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Aplets Way

    1369 ft · 46 sec · Aplets Way

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aplets Way

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
60.4 mi · 43%
Sunset Highway
45.4 mi · 32%
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 17%
US 2
6.58 mi · 5%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

59.8 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.6 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 27m from Federal Way
Leave By
12:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Cashmere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Federal Way and 71 miles from Cashmere.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 12:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Cashmere. Straight-line distance: 87.25 mi (140.41 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Cashmere

Former princely state, now a disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan

Population3,160
Coordinates47.5223500, -120.4698000
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Cashmere (-120.4698, 47.52235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.94 L · about $26.17
Round trip
$52.33
10 gal · 37.88 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.17 $52.33
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.84 $55.67
Premium $5.77 $28.86 $57.71
Diesel $5.47 $27.33 $54.67

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Cashmere. The current time is 18:09:35.

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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.