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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Ravensdale, WA is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.88 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.54 mi
25.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.54 mi
Kilometers
25.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.88 mi
Kilometers
32 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ravensdale
Thu, Oct 15, 6:51 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Thu, Oct 15, 7:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-10-15T18:17
Arrive Ravensdale
Thu, Oct 15, 6:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lea Hill
WA

Census designated place

From Federal Way
9.9 mi
00h 16m
To Ravensdale
9.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM PDT
Wind
1 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Southeast 272nd Street, Covington

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast 272nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto 272nd Avenue Southeast

    1026 ft · 46 sec · 272nd Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southeast Ravensdale Way

    1842 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Ravensdale Way

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Ravensdale Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
7.9 mi · 40%
Southeast 272nd Street
4.11 mi · 21%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
2.65 mi · 13%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 9%
South 320th Street
1.41 mi · 7%
Pacific Highway South
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 18

Merge slight left onto State Route 18

7.9 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lea Hill
00h 16m from Federal Way
Leave By
7:22 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Federal Way and Sunny near Ravensdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lea Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Federal Way and 9.9 miles from Ravensdale.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lea Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lea Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 14.2 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.8 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lea Hill.

RAIL

Tukwila station

16 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

20 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

32 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

34 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Ravensdale. Straight-line distance: 15.54 mi (25.01 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Ravensdale

Located in southeastern King County within the foothills of the Cascade Range at an elevation of 623 feet, this unincorporated community historically served as a hub for coal mining operations in the early 20th century.

Population0
Coordinates47.3523200, -121.9837300
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Ravensdale (-121.98373, 47.35232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.66 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.61
1.4 gal · 5.32 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $3.80 $7.61
Mid-grade $5.72 $4.00 $8.01
Premium $5.98 $4.18 $8.37
Diesel $7.29 $5.10 $10.21

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Ravensdale. The current time is 18:17:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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