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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Colville, WA is about 355.5 miles (572.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 53m 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
355.51 mi
06h 56m
Flight
220.81 mi
355.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.81 mi
Kilometers
355.36 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.51 mi
Kilometers
572.14 km
Drive Time
06h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-22T20:03
Arrive Colville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:57 PM to 2:27 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
10:06 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
Cascade Valley
WA

Census designated place

From Federal Way
177.5 mi
03h 28m
To Colville
178.1 mi
03h 28m

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
66°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.2 mi · 48 min

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    60 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
255 mi · 72%
North Division Street
26.1 mi · 7%
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 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+134.7 mi
220.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade Valley
03h 28m from Federal Way
Leave By
10:06 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Federal Way and Rain Showers Likely near Colville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 355.5 miles (572.1 km) and usually takes 06h 56m 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?

Cascade Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.5 miles from Federal Way and 178.1 miles from Colville.

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

The direct path is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 134.7 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 $65.67 one way or $131.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Federal Way and Rain Showers Likely near Colville.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade Valley

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

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

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

7 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ephrata, WA

26 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

27 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

41 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Colville. Straight-line distance: 220.81 mi (355.36 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Colville

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States of America

Population4,828
Coordinates48.5465700, -117.9055400
Altitude492
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Colville (-117.90554, 48.54657)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.55 gal
47.49 L · about $65.67
Round trip
$131.35
25.1 gal · 94.98 L
Estimated CO2
111.5 kg one way
Round trip: 223.1 kg / 492 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $65.67 $131.35
Mid-grade $5.57 $69.87 $139.73
Premium $5.77 $72.43 $144.85
Diesel $5.47 $68.61 $137.22

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 Colville. The current time is 20:03:18.

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.