How far is Federal Way, WA from Mount Vernon, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Mount Vernon, WA is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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 45m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Mount Vernon.
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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
79 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
1195 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Kincaid Street
1360 ft · 33 sec · East Kincaid Street
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
1619 ft · 37 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on North 4th Street
558 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Fulton Street
84 m · 10 sec · East Fulton Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
723 ft · 32 sec · North 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Mount Vernon.
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
79 mi · 01h 36m
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 Mostly Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Martha Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Federal Way and 41.8 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.44 one way or $30.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Martha Lake
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 Martha Lake.
Edmonds station
Everett Station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 75.93 mi (122.2 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon
City in Skagit County, Washington, United States
| Population | 36,336 |
| Coordinates | 48.4212200, -122.3340500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-122.33405, 48.42122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $15.44 | $30.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $16.42 | $32.85 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $17.02 | $34.05 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
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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