How far is Federal Way, WA from Mount Vista, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Mount Vista, WA is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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 44m.
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 and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Mount Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Mount Vista.
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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
124.4 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 179th Street
1430 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 179th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast 179th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 50th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Northeast 50th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street
1 km · 2 min · Northeast 159th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Sam Smith Drive
78 m · 9 sec · Northeast Sam Smith Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Sam Smith Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Mount Vista.
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
124 mi · 02h 20m
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 Mount Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Mount Vista?
The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Federal Way and 69.5 miles from Mount Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 1:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Partly Sunny near Mount Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Chehalis
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 Chehalis.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Mount Vista. Straight-line distance: 110.77 mi (178.27 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 Vista
Census designated place
| Population | 7,850 |
| Coordinates | 45.7342800, -122.6328800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vista (-122.63288, 45.73428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $25.64 | $51.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.79 | $53.58 |
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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