How far is Federal Way, WA from Lake Stevens, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Lake Stevens, WA is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Lake Stevens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Lake Stevens.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto South 272nd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 272nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I-5 North: Seattle
2172 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Snohomish, Wenatchee
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens, 20th Street Southeast
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 204 East: Lake Stevens
1712 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on SR 204
114 m · 6 sec · SR 204
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Continue on State Route 204
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 204
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 9
62 m · 3 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
573 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
31 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
3103 ft · 56 sec · State Route 9
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Turn right onto Lundeen Parkway
2131 ft · 52 sec · Lundeen Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lundeen Parkway
30 m · 2 sec · Lundeen Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lundeen Parkway
2600 ft · 1 min · Lundeen Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake View Drive
35 m · 3 sec · Lake View Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake View Drive
2313 ft · 1 min · Lake View Drive
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Continue on 20th Street Northeast
1.3 km · 2 min · 20th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 123rd Avenue Northeast
42 m · 9 sec · 123rd Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto North Lakeshore Drive
85 m · 11 sec · North Lakeshore Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
20 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Lake Stevens.
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-5 North
Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Federal Way and Sunny near Lake Stevens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Lake Stevens?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Federal Way and 29 miles from Lake Stevens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Sunny near Lake Stevens.
Stop Ideas Near Shoreline
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 Shoreline.
Edmonds station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Lake Stevens. Straight-line distance: 49.25 mi (79.26 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Stevens
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 34,794 |
| Coordinates | 48.0151000, -122.0637400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Stevens (-122.06374, 48.0151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $11.21 | $22.41 |
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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