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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Garrett, WA is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205 miles (329.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.88 mi
05h 15m
Flight
205.02 mi
329.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.02 mi
Kilometers
329.94 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.88 mi
Kilometers
440.76 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garrett
Thu, Oct 15, 7:39 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Fri, Oct 16, 12:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-10-15T14:24
Arrive Garrett
Thu, Oct 15, 7:39 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 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
Selah
WA

City of the United States

From Federal Way
136.7 mi
02h 37m
To Garrett
137.1 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spalding Road

    935 ft · 25 sec · Spalding Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Highway 12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wallula Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wallula Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Campbell Road

    1647 ft · 1 min · Campbell Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Campbell Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 37%
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 31%
I‑182 east
54.8 mi · 20%
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 9%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 1%
Wallula Avenue
1.43 mi · 1%
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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
205 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selah
02h 37m from Federal Way
Leave By
6:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Federal Way and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Garrett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.7 miles from Federal Way and 137.1 miles from Garrett.

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

The direct path is about 205 miles (329.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 6:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.50 one way or $105.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Garrett.

Stop Ideas Near Selah

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Selah, 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 Selah.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

83 mi away
102 B St NE
RAIL

Columbia Station

87 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Ephrata, WA

103 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

105 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Garrett. Straight-line distance: 205.02 mi (329.94 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
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#2 Garrett

Situated in the Walla Walla Valley of southeastern Washington at an elevation of 768 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately west of the city of Walla Walla.

Population0
Coordinates46.0520800, -118.4027500
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Garrett (-118.40275, 46.05208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.58 L · about $52.50
Round trip
$105.00
19.32 gal · 73.16 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $52.50 $105.00
Mid-grade $5.72 $55.25 $110.49
Premium $5.98 $57.74 $115.48
Diesel $7.29 $70.44 $140.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Garrett. The current time is 14:24:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.