How far is Federal Way, WA from Sedro-Woolley, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Sedro-Woolley, WA is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Sedro-Woolley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Sedro-Woolley.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
48 m · 8 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto South 272nd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 272nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I-5 North: Seattle
2172 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
82.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: Anacortes, Burlington
2340 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue
1241 ft · 30 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue
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Turn left onto South Burlington Boulevard
2033 ft · 37 sec · South Burlington Boulevard
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Turn straight onto 20: Sedro-Woolley, North Cascades Highway
117 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Avon Avenue
2913 ft · 1 min · Avon Avenue
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Continue on Cascade Highway
2383 ft · 1 min · Cascade Highway
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Continue on North Cascades Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Cascades Highway
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Turn right onto West Ferry Street
2156 ft · 1 min · West Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Murdock Street
533 ft · 24 sec · Murdock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Murdock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Sedro-Woolley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-5 North
Merge slight left
82.6 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Sedro-Woolley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Sedro-Woolley?
The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Federal Way and 46.2 miles from Sedro-Woolley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 2:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.06 one way or $34.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Sedro-Woolley.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
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 Everett.
Everett Station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Sedro-Woolley. Straight-line distance: 81.72 mi (131.51 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sedro-Woolley
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 12,182 |
| Coordinates | 48.5038900, -122.2361100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sedro-Woolley (-122.23611, 48.50389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $17.06 | $34.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $18.81 | $37.63 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
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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