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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Chewelah, WA is about 333 miles (535.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
333.01 mi
06h 27m
Flight
223.27 mi
359.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.27 mi
Kilometers
359.32 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.01 mi
Kilometers
535.93 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chewelah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-22T19:42
Arrive Chewelah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Federal Way
166.2 mi
03h 13m
To Chewelah
166.8 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street

    15.1 mi · 20 min · North Division Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Park Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
255 mi · 77%
North Division Street
26.1 mi · 8%
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 7%
US 395 North
6.33 mi · 2%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
1.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+109.7 mi
223.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
03h 13m from Federal Way
Leave By
11:06 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Federal Way and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chewelah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 333 miles (535.9 km) and usually takes 06h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.2 miles from Federal Way and 166.8 miles from Chewelah.

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

The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.7 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.49 one way or $122.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Federal Way and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chewelah.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around George and the surrounding midpoint area.
Lee Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Lee Park

Ephrata , WA
000131642100, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

City of George

George , WA
102 E Richmond Ave, George, WA 98824
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall,City government office
George Community Hall
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

George Community Hall

Quincy , WA
403 W Montmorency Blvd, Quincy, WA 98848
Rating 4.4/5 51 reviews Community center,Auditorium,Dance hall,Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Chewelah. Straight-line distance: 223.27 mi (359.32 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Chewelah

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates48.2762900, -117.7155200
Altitude508
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Chewelah (-117.71552, 48.27629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.75 gal
44.48 L · about $61.49
Round trip
$122.98
23.5 gal · 88.96 L
Estimated CO2
104.4 kg one way
Round trip: 208.8 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $61.49 $122.98
Mid-grade $5.57 $65.41 $130.82
Premium $5.77 $67.81 $135.62
Diesel $5.47 $64.24 $128.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Chewelah. The current time is 19:42:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.