How far is Federal Way, WA from Fairwood, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Fairwood, WA is about 293.3 miles (472 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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 05h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly 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 · 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
251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Division Street
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Turn left onto East Hastings Road
3272 ft · 1 min · East Hastings Road
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Turn left onto West Bellwood Drive
674 ft · 35 sec · West Bellwood Drive
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Turn left
116 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Fairwood.
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
252 mi · 04h 32m
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.
Mostly 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 293.3 miles (472 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from Federal Way and 146.9 miles from Fairwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 5:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.16 one way or $108.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Sunny near Fairwood.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Fairwood. Straight-line distance: 230.32 mi (370.67 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
Census designated place in King County, Washington
| Population | 7,905 |
| Coordinates | 47.7668400, -117.4174400 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairwood (-117.41744, 47.76684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $54.16 | $108.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $57.62 | $115.24 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $59.73 | $119.46 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $56.58 | $113.17 |
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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