How far is Federal Way, WA from Longview Heights, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Longview Heights, WA is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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 02h 18m.
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.
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Longview Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Longview Heights.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto 16th Avenue South
2572 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South
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Turn left onto State Route 18
152 m · 14 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
633 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1763 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
91.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Bridge Drive
1906 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Bridge Drive
1618 ft · 52 sec · Lexington Bridge Drive
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Turn left onto Westside Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westside Highway
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Turn right onto Nevada Drive
1.4 mi · 6 min · Nevada Drive
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Turn right onto Columbia Heights Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Columbia Heights Road
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Turn left onto Gates Road
766 ft · 34 sec · Gates Road
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Continue on Laulainen Road
160 m · 27 sec · Laulainen Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Gates Road
155 m · 25 sec · Cedar Gates Road
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Turn right onto Alpine Way
86 m · 13 sec · Alpine Way
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Turn right onto Crestmont Avenue
98 m · 14 sec · Crestmont Avenue
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Longview Heights.
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 South
Keep slight right
91.1 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Partly Sunny near Longview Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Longview Heights?
The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Federal Way and 53.7 miles from Longview Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.78 one way or $39.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Partly Sunny near Longview Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound
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 Grand Mound.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Longview Heights. Straight-line distance: 84.59 mi (136.14 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Longview Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 3,851 |
| Coordinates | 46.1803900, -122.9570600 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longview Heights (-122.95706, 46.18039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $21.04 | $42.09 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $21.81 | $43.63 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
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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