How far is Federal Way, WA from Ellensburg, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Ellensburg, WA is about 112 miles (180.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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 02h 17m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Ellensburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Ellensburg.
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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
2669 ft · 1 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street
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Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Peasley Canyon Road
29 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Turn left onto West Valley Highway North
102 m · 11 sec · West Valley Highway North
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Take the ramp right toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North Bend
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 18 East
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
24.4 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
79.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97 North: Ellensburg, Wenatchee
1399 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
2660 ft · 56 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Dolarway Road
4 m · 1 sec · North Dolarway Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Dolarway Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Dolarway Road
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Continue on North Railroad Avenue
1623 ft · 47 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto West 5th Avenue
2635 ft · 2 min · West 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Ellensburg.
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 90 East
Merge slight left
79.8 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Cloudy near Ellensburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Ellensburg?
The road trip is about 112 miles (180.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Tanner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Federal Way and 56.1 miles from Ellensburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 1:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Cloudy near Ellensburg.
Stop Ideas Near Tanner
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 Tanner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Ellensburg. Straight-line distance: 85.91 mi (138.26 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellensburg
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,576 |
| Coordinates | 46.9965100, -120.5478500 |
| Altitude | 470 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellensburg (-120.54785, 46.99651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $20.67 | $41.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $21.59 | $43.19 |
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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