How far is Federal Way, WA from Mead, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Mead, WA is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Mead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Mead.
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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
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Freya Street, Thor Street
945 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on East 3rd Avenue
1391 ft · 48 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freya Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Freya Street
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Continue on North Freya Way
1786 ft · 47 sec · North Freya Way
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Continue on North Greene Street
3128 ft · 1 min · North Greene Street
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Turn right onto East Carlisle Avenue
1481 ft · 56 sec · East Carlisle Avenue
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Turn left onto North Freya Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Freya Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Wellesley Avenue
71 m · 13 sec · East Wellesley Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wellesley Avenue
125 m · 18 sec · East Wellesley Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2241 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Spokane Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward East Parksmith Drive
2436 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Parksmith Drive
654 ft · 18 sec · East Parksmith Drive
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Turn left onto North Market Street
1 km · 1 min · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Mead.
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 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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Federal Way and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Mead?
The road trip is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km) and usually takes 05h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Federal Way and 148.1 miles from Mead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.69 one way or $113.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mead.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Mead. Straight-line distance: 233.21 mi (375.32 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mead
Located immediately north of the city of Spokane at an elevation of 1,906 feet, this Spokane County community serves as a transition zone between suburban residential areas and rural farmland.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7673900, -117.3549400 |
| Altitude | 581 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mead (-117.35494, 47.76739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $5.44 | $56.69 | $113.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $59.65 | $119.30 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $62.34 | $124.68 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $76.06 | $152.11 |
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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