How far is Federal Way, WA from Dallesport, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Dallesport, WA is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Dallesport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Dallesport.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto 16th Avenue South
2572 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South
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Turn left onto State Route 18
152 m · 14 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
633 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1763 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 197: Dufur, Bend
1390 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn left onto Dallesport Road
2 mi · 5 min · Dallesport Road
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1193 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Dallesport.
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 South
Keep slight right
126 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain Likely leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Dallesport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Dallesport?
The road trip is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kalama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Federal Way and 116.6 miles from Dallesport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.3 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.02 one way or $86.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Dallesport.
Stop Ideas Near Kalama
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
St Helens Public Works Department
Rainier City Hall
Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kalama.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Vancouver station
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Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Dallesport. Straight-line distance: 129.56 mi (208.5 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallesport
Census designated place
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 45.6173400, -121.1795200 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dallesport (-121.17952, 45.61734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $43.02 | $86.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $45.76 | $91.52 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $47.44 | $94.88 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $44.94 | $89.88 |
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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