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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Ridgefield, WA is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.14 mi
02h 37m
Flight
106.12 mi
170.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.12 mi
Kilometers
170.79 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.14 mi
Kilometers
214.27 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgefield
Sat, May 2, 8:03 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Sat, May 2, 10:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-05-02T05:25
Arrive Ridgefield
Sat, May 2, 8:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Federal Way
66.5 mi
01h 18m
To Ridgefield
66.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 16th Avenue South

    2572 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 18

    152 m · 14 sec · State Route 18

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma

    633 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1763 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    119.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 501 South: Pioneer Street, Ridgefield

    1948 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pioneer Street

    821 ft · 20 sec · Pioneer Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    57 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1465 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1402 ft · 34 sec · Pioneer Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    40 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    2514 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 5th Avenue

    29 m · 4 sec · South 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
127 mi · 96%
Pioneer Street
2.75 mi · 2%
Pacific Highway South
1.8 mi · 1%
16th Avenue South
0.49 mi
WA 501 South
0.37 mi
I 5 North
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

120 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 18m from Federal Way
Leave By
1:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Partly Sunny near Ridgefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Federal Way and 66.6 miles from Ridgefield.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 106.12 mi (170.79 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Ridgefield

City in Washington, United States

Population11,278
Coordinates45.8151100, -122.7426000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Ridgefield (-122.7426, 45.81511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.78 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.19
9.4 gal · 35.56 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.60 $49.19
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.16 $52.33
Premium $5.77 $27.12 $54.25
Diesel $5.47 $25.69 $51.39

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Ridgefield. The current time is 05:25:06.

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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.