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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Lofall, WA is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.6 mi
01h 23m
Flight
37.47 mi
60.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.47 mi
Kilometers
60.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.6 mi
Kilometers
99.14 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lofall
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Thu, Oct 15, 4:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-10-15T13:37
Arrive Lofall
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
East Port Orchard
WA

Census designated place

From Federal Way
30.8 mi
00h 41m
To Lofall
30.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
65ยฐF
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m ยท 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    48 m ยท 6 sec ยท South 312th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 16th Avenue South

    2572 ft ยท 1 min ยท 16th Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 18

    152 m ยท 14 sec ยท State Route 18

  6. 6

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

    633 ft ยท 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1763 ft ยท 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi ยท 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft ยท 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft ยท 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi ยท 37 min

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    19.3 mi ยท 25 min ยท State Highway 3 Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pioneer Way Northwest

    2599 ft ยท 59 sec ยท Pioneer Way Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lofall Road Northwest

    1 km ยท 1 min ยท Lofall Road Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Lofall Road

    1139 ft ยท 39 sec ยท Northwest Lofall Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Northwest Lofall Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
29.3 mi ยท 48%
State Highway 3 Northwest
19.3 mi ยท 31%
I 5 South
9.11 mi ยท 15%
Pacific Highway South
1.8 mi ยท 3%
Lofall Road Northwest
0.64 mi ยท 1%
Pioneer Way Northwest
0.49 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

28.3 mi ยท 00h 37m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Port Orchard
00h 41m from Federal Way
Leave By
3:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Lofall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

East Port Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Federal Way and 30.8 miles from Lofall.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 3:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Port Orchard

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Port Orchard and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Burien City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Burien City Hall

Burien , WA
400 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Gig Harbor Municipal Court

Gig Harbor , WA
3510 Grandview St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Rating 3.3/5 6 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

23 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

24 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

30 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

35 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Lofall. Straight-line distance: 37.47 mi (60.31 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 Lofall

Situated in Kitsap County at an elevation of 72 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the eastern shore of Hood Canal.

Population0
Coordinates47.8119200, -122.6584100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Lofall (-122.65841, 47.81192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L ยท about $11.79
Round trip
$23.59
4.34 gal ยท 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $11.79 $23.59
Mid-grade $5.72 $12.41 $24.82
Premium $5.98 $12.97 $25.94
Diesel $7.29 $15.82 $31.65

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Lofall. The current time is 13:37:25.

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.