How far is Federal Way, WA from Republic, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Republic, WA is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Republic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Republic.
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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
2669 ft · 1 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street
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Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Peasley Canyon Road
29 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Turn left onto West Valley Highway North
102 m · 11 sec · West Valley Highway North
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Take the ramp right toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North Bend
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 18 East
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
24.4 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
59.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth
1101 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
642 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
35.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit right toward US 2
14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
40 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway
26 m · 3 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue straight
24 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
2620 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Continue on State Route 20
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 20
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Continue on Highway 20
8.9 mi · 11 min · Highway 20
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Continue on State Route 20
9.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 20
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Continue on Highway 20
5.4 mi · 7 min · Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
14.6 mi · 19 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on 6th Street
763 ft · 31 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Clark Avenue
111 m · 15 sec · North Clark Avenue
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Turn right onto Delaware Avenue
44 m · 7 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Turn right
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Republic.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Partly Sunny near Republic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Republic?
The road trip is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Wenatchee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from Federal Way and 152.9 miles from Republic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189 miles (304.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.41 one way or $112.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Partly Sunny near Republic.
Stop Ideas Near West Wenatchee
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 West Wenatchee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Republic. Straight-line distance: 188.98 mi (304.13 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Republic
City in Ferry County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,082 |
| Coordinates | 48.6482200, -118.7378100 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
End: Republic (-118.73781, 48.64822)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $56.41 | $112.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $60.01 | $120.02 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $62.21 | $124.42 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $58.93 | $117.87 |
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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