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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Enumclaw, WA is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.73 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.12 mi
27.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.12 mi
Kilometers
27.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.73 mi
Kilometers
31.75 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enumclaw
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-19T04:25
Arrive Enumclaw
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Lea Hill
WA

Census designated place

From Federal Way
9.8 mi
00h 18m
To Enumclaw
9.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 164 East: Auburn Way, Enumclaw

    918 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 164 East: Enumclaw Muckleshoot Reservation

    49 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Auburn Way South

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Auburn Way South

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Auburn Way South

    29 m · 2 sec · Auburn Way South

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Auburn Way South

    1.4 km · 2 min · Auburn Way South

  17. 17

    Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Auburn Way South

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Auburn Way South

  19. 19

    Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast 436th Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 436th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast 436th Way

    3222 ft · 1 min · Southeast 436th Way

  22. 22

    Continue on Griffin Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Griffin Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    40 m · 7 sec · Wells Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    39 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    52 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Auburn Way South
6.01 mi · 30%
Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
3.87 mi · 20%
Southeast 436th Street
2.63 mi · 13%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 9%
South 320th Street
1.41 mi · 7%
Griffin Avenue
1.09 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

3.24 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lea Hill
00h 18m from Federal Way
Leave By
7:16 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Enumclaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lea Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Federal Way and 9.9 miles from Enumclaw.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Enumclaw.

Stop Ideas Near Lea Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lea Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 13.7 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.6 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Covington
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

City Hall Saloon & Eatery

Enumclaw , WA
35317 314th Way SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Rating 4.5/5 315 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lea Hill.

RAIL

Tukwila station

16 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

20 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

32 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

34 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Enumclaw. Straight-line distance: 17.12 mi (27.56 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Enumclaw

City in Washington state, USA

Population12,548
Coordinates47.2042700, -121.9915000
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Enumclaw (-121.9915, 47.20427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.33
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.66 $7.33
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.90 $7.79
Premium $5.77 $4.04 $8.08
Diesel $5.47 $3.83 $7.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Enumclaw. The current time is 04:25:47.

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.