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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Opportunity, WA is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.41 mi
05h 32m
Flight
237.89 mi
382.84 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Federal Way.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.89 mi
Kilometers
382.84 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.41 mi
Kilometers
473.81 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Opportunity
Thu, Apr 30, 10:04 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Thu, Apr 30, 3:37 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-30T04:31
Arrive Opportunity
Thu, Apr 30, 10:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
5:54 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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Federal Way
146.9 mi
02h 46m
To Opportunity
147.5 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Pines Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Pines Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Pines Road

    2648 ft · 1 min · South Pines Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pines Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
264 mi · 90%
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 8%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
1.41 mi
North Pines Road
1.09 mi
Pacific Highway South
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
237.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 46m from Federal Way
Leave By
5:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Clear near Opportunity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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 146.9 miles from Federal Way and 147.5 miles from Opportunity.

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

The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 5:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.37 one way or $108.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near George

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, 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 George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Opportunity. Straight-line distance: 237.89 mi (382.84 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Opportunity

Census designated place

Population25,877
Coordinates47.6499500, -117.2399100
Altitude611
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Opportunity (-117.23991, 47.64995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.39 gal
39.33 L · about $54.37
Round trip
$108.74
20.78 gal · 78.66 L
Estimated CO2
92.3 kg one way
Round trip: 184.7 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $54.37 $108.74
Mid-grade $5.57 $57.84 $115.68
Premium $5.77 $59.96 $119.92
Diesel $5.47 $56.80 $113.60

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Opportunity. The current time is 04:31:26.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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