How far is Federal Way, WA from Omak, WA?

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Omak, WA is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
242.3 mi
05h 07m
Flight
149.4 mi
240.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.4 mi
Kilometers
240.43 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.3 mi
Kilometers
389.94 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Omak
Fri, Apr 24, 4:20 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Fri, Apr 24, 9:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-23T23:13
Arrive Omak
Fri, Apr 24, 4:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Cashmere
WA

Former princely state, now a disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan

From Federal Way
121 mi
02h 33m
To Omak
121.4 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Omak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Omak.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

    2669 ft · 1 min · Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Peasley Canyon Road

    29 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Valley Highway North

    102 m · 11 sec · West Valley Highway North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North Bend

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 18 East

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    24.4 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

    1101 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    642 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward US 2

    14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    40 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway

    26 m · 3 sec · Sunset Highway

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Sunset Highway

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2361 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Dayton Street

    1713 ft · 48 sec · Dayton Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Omak Avenue East

    1785 ft · 1 min · Omak Avenue East

  29. 29

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Omak.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
136 mi · 56%
I 90 East
60.4 mi · 25%
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 10%
US 2
14.8 mi · 6%
US2
1.8 mi · 1%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

86.6 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.9 mi
149.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cashmere
02h 33m from Federal Way
Leave By
6:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Sunny near Omak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Omak?

The road trip is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Cashmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Federal Way and 121.4 miles from Omak.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.9 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 6:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.74 one way or $89.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Sunny near Omak.

Stop Ideas Near Cashmere

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cashmere, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cashmere.

RAIL

Leavenworth

16 mi away
11645 North Rd
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

17 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Columbia Station

17 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

55 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Omak. Straight-line distance: 149.4 mi (240.43 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Omak

#2 Omak

City in north-central Washington, United States

Population4,827
Coordinates48.4109900, -119.5275500
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Omak (-119.52755, 48.41099)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.55 gal
32.37 L · about $44.74
Round trip
$89.48
17.1 gal · 64.74 L
Estimated CO2
76 kg one way
Round trip: 152 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $44.74 $89.48
Mid-grade $5.57 $47.60 $95.20
Premium $5.77 $49.34 $98.68
Diesel $5.47 $46.74 $93.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Omak. The current time is 23:13:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.