How far is Federal Way, WA from Fairwood, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Fairwood, WA is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Fairwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Fairwood.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
48 m · 8 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
3.3 mi · 6 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto South 260th Street
1525 ft · 30 sec · South 260th Street
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Continue on South 259th Place
2771 ft · 1 min · South 259th Place
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Continue on South Reith Road
1 km · 1 min · South Reith Road
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Continue on Reith Road
2112 ft · 53 sec · Reith Road
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Continue on Reith Road
781 ft · 20 sec · Reith Road
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Turn straight onto South Kent Des Moines Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Kent Des Moines Road
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Continue on West Willis Street
1084 ft · 34 sec · West Willis Street
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Turn left onto WA 167 North: Renton
2379 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward South 180th Street, Southwest 43rd Street
1774 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South 43rd Street
759 ft · 21 sec · South 43rd Street
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Continue on South Carr Road
2934 ft · 1 min · South Carr Road
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Continue on Southeast Carr Road
1479 ft · 40 sec · Southeast Carr Road
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Continue on Southeast 176th Street
2673 ft · 1 min · Southeast 176th Street
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Continue on Southeast Petrovitsky Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast Petrovitsky Road
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Turn left onto 140th Avenue Southeast
1340 ft · 38 sec · 140th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 171st Place
66 m · 15 sec · Southeast 171st Place
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Turn sharp left onto 139th Place Southeast
96 m · 13 sec · 139th Place Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast 172nd Street
592 ft · 20 sec · Southeast 172nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 172nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Fairwood.
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.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.04 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Federal Way and Sunny near Fairwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Fairwood?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Federal Way and 7.5 miles from Fairwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Sunny near Fairwood.
Stop Ideas Near Kent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kent.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Fairwood. Straight-line distance: 11.35 mi (18.26 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairwood
Situated in King County at an elevation of approximately 531 feet, this suburban community lies southeast of Renton within the greater Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4484300, -122.1573400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairwood (-122.15734, 47.44843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $5.44 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
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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