How far is Federal Way, WA from Kettle Falls, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Kettle Falls, WA is about 364 miles (585.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Kettle Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Kettle Falls.
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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
15.1 mi · 20 min · North Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
57 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
77 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
38.2 mi · 48 min
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Turn slight right
29 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
80 m · 7 sec · South Railroad Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Railroad Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Railroad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 395
58 m · 3 sec · North Highway 395
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Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 395
7.8 mi · 12 min · North Highway 395
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Continue on East 3rd Avenue
1773 ft · 43 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Kettle Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Chance Rain Showers near Kettle Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Kettle Falls?
The road trip is about 364 miles (585.8 km) and usually takes 07h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moses Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.7 miles from Federal Way and 182.3 miles from Kettle Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 147.9 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.19 one way or $134.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Chance Rain Showers near Kettle Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Moses Lake
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 Moses Lake.
Moses Lake, Washington
Ephrata
Ephrata, WA
Quincy, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Kettle Falls. Straight-line distance: 216.08 mi (347.74 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kettle Falls
City in Stevens County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,641 |
| Coordinates | 48.6107400, -118.0558200 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kettle Falls (-118.05582, 48.61074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 586 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $67.19 | $134.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $71.48 | $142.96 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $74.10 | $148.20 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $70.20 | $140.39 |
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 23, 2026
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