How far is Federal Way, WA from Eatonville, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Eatonville, WA is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Eatonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Eatonville.
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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
2979 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South
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Continue on Enchanted Parkway South
1521 ft · 35 sec · Enchanted Parkway South
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Keep slight left to continue on Enchanted Parkway South
2.1 mi · 4 min · Enchanted Parkway South
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
3.4 mi · 7 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on North Meridian
2934 ft · 1 min · North Meridian
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Take the ramp left toward WA 161 South, WA 167 North: Sumner, Seattle
2198 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Olympia, Eatonville
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 161 South: South Hill, Eatonville
2343 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 31st Avenue Southwest
1211 ft · 24 sec · 31st Avenue Southwest
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Continue on South Meridian
1.5 km · 2 min · South Meridian
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
4 mi · 8 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Meridian East
1.1 km · 1 min · Meridian East
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
8.7 mi · 13 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
7.4 mi · 11 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Washington Avenue North
2673 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue North
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Turn slight right onto Mashell Avenue North
1855 ft · 1 min · Mashell Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Mashell Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Eatonville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Meridian Avenue East
Continue on Meridian Avenue East
8.68 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Light Rain Likely near Eatonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Eatonville?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Frederickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Federal Way and 17.7 miles from Eatonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Light Rain Likely near Eatonville.
Stop Ideas Near Frederickson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City of Puyallup
Les Gove Park Multi-Purpose Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederickson.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Eatonville. Straight-line distance: 31.51 mi (50.71 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eatonville
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,026 |
| Coordinates | 46.8673300, -122.2665000 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eatonville (-122.2665, 46.86733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
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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