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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Lewisville, WA is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.49 mi
02h 49m
Flight
104.98 mi
168.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.98 mi
Kilometers
168.95 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.49 mi
Kilometers
226.1 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Thu, Oct 15, 11:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-10-15T18:19
Arrive Lewisville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Federal Way
70.2 mi
01h 24m
To Lewisville
70.3 mi
01h 24m

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
76°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM PDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 16th Avenue South

    2572 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 18

    152 m · 14 sec · State Route 18

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma

    633 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1763 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    119.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 501 South: Pioneer Street, Ridgefield

    1948 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pioneer Street

    1189 ft · 29 sec · Pioneer Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    50 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1223 ft · 25 sec · Pioneer Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Union Ridge Parkway

    5 m · 1 sec · South Union Ridge Parkway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Union Ridge Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Union Ridge Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast 259th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Northeast 259th Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast 259th Street

    2592 ft · 44 sec · Northeast 259th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Northeast 259th Street

    837 ft · 14 sec · Northeast 259th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast Manley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Manley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Northeast 92nd Avenue

    2534 ft · 51 sec · Northeast 92nd Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Northeast 239th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northeast 239th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northeast 112th Avenue

    1274 ft · 22 sec · Northeast 112th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Northeast 244th Street

    2512 ft · 45 sec · Northeast 244th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Northwest 25th Street

    2868 ft · 1 min · Northwest 25th Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast 132nd Avenue

    1321 ft · 32 sec · Northeast 132nd Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Northeast 249th Street

    2655 ft · 1 min · Northeast 249th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Northeast 142nd Avenue

    1112 ft · 19 sec · Northeast 142nd Avenue

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Axford Road

    2081 ft · 41 sec · Northeast Axford Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Northeast 259th Street

    106 m · 26 sec · Northeast 259th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 259th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
127 mi · 91%
Northeast 259th Street
3.73 mi · 3%
Pacific Highway South
1.8 mi · 1%
South Union Ridge Parkway
1.13 mi · 1%
Northeast 239th Street
1 mi · 1%
Northeast Manley Road
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

120 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 24m from Federal Way
Leave By
12:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Federal Way and Sunny near Lewisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Federal Way and 70.3 miles from Lewisville.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 12:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Sunny near Lewisville.

Stop Ideas Near Napavine

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Lewisville. Straight-line distance: 104.98 mi (168.95 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 Lewisville

Located in Clark County, southwest Washington, at an elevation of 413 feet, this unincorporated area is situated along the East Fork Lewis River.

Population0
Coordinates45.8098400, -122.5231500
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Lewisville (-122.52315, 45.80984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.77 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.92
9.92 gal · 37.54 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $26.96 $53.92
Mid-grade $5.72 $28.37 $56.73
Premium $5.98 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $7.29 $36.17 $72.34

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 Lewisville. The current time is 18:19:49.

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.