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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Finley, WA is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
236.21 mi
04h 34m
Flight
174.97 mi
281.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.97 mi
Kilometers
281.58 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.21 mi
Kilometers
380.15 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Finley
Fri, Apr 24, 3:47 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Fri, Apr 24, 8:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-23T23:13
Arrive Finley
Fri, Apr 24, 3:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Federal Way
117.9 mi
02h 17m
To Finley
118.3 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.4 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 240 east: Kennewick

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Columbia Drive

    718 ft · 9 sec · West Columbia Drive

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West Columbia Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Columbia Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Gum Street

    2238 ft · 56 sec · North Gum Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Chemical Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Chemical Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on East State Route 397

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East State Route 397

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Finley Road

    841 ft · 23 sec · Finley Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Finley Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 43%
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 36%
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 10%
SR 240 east
7.29 mi · 3%
I‑182 east
5.55 mi · 2%
East State Route 397
4.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

84.5 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.2 mi
175 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 17m from Federal Way
Leave By
7:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Finley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Federal Way and 118.3 miles from Finley.

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

The direct path is about 175 miles (281.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 7:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.59 one way or $87.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Finley.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kittitas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kittitas.

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Finley. Straight-line distance: 174.97 mi (281.58 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Finley

City in North Dakota

Population6,012
Coordinates46.1540200, -119.0339000
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Finley (-119.0339, 46.15402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.55 L · about $43.59
Round trip
$87.18
16.66 gal · 63.1 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $43.59 $87.18
Mid-grade $5.57 $46.37 $92.75
Premium $5.77 $48.07 $96.14
Diesel $5.47 $45.54 $91.08

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Finley. The current time is 23:13:22.

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.