How far is Federal Way, WA from Clear Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Clear Lake, WA is about 91 miles (146.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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 Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Clear Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Clear Lake.
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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
80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 538 East: College Way
1247 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto East College Way
3.6 mi · 8 min · East College Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
56 m · 4 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 9
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Turn right onto Lake Street
55 m · 13 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Clear Lake.
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-5 North
Merge slight left
80.3 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Clear Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Clear Lake?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Federal Way and 45.5 miles from Clear Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.45 one way or $34.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Clear Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mill Creek.
Everett Station
Edmonds station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Clear Lake. Straight-line distance: 78.98 mi (127.11 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clear Lake
Situated at an elevation of 46 feet within the floodplain of the Skagit River Valley, this Skagit County community is centered around its namesake lake.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.4642700, -122.2340400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clear Lake (-122.23404, 48.46427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $5.44 | $17.45 | $34.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $19.19 | $38.37 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $23.41 | $46.81 |
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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