How far is Federal Way, WA from North Bonneville, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to North Bonneville, WA is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lewis 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 North Bonneville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and North Bonneville.
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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
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
643 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 East: Camas
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewis and Clark Highway
26 m · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
31 m · 2 sec · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Continue on Evergreen Highway
15.7 mi · 22 min · Evergreen Highway
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Turn right
92 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Cascade Drive
916 ft · 27 sec · Cascade Drive
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Turn right onto Garrison Drive
2033 ft · 2 min · Garrison Drive
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Turn right onto Shahala
57 m · 9 sec · Shahala
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Continue on Shahala East
599 ft · 27 sec · Shahala East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shahala East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and North Bonneville.
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
126 mi · 02h 23m
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 Sunny near North Bonneville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to North Bonneville?
The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Vader is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Federal Way and 89.6 miles from North Bonneville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 9:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Sunny near North Bonneville.
Stop Ideas Near Vader
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kelso City Parks & Recreation
Vader City Hall
Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vader.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and North Bonneville. Straight-line distance: 117.55 mi (189.18 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Bonneville
City in Skamania County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 45.6373400, -121.9711900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bonneville (-121.97119, 45.63734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $33.07 | $66.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.18 | $70.37 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.47 | $72.95 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.55 | $69.10 |
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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