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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Selah, WA is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
144.37 mi
02h 51m
Flight
95.87 mi
154.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.87 mi
Kilometers
154.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.37 mi
Kilometers
232.34 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selah
Wed, May 13, 6:37 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Wed, May 13, 9:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-05-13T15:46
Arrive Selah
Wed, May 13, 6:37 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Federal Way
72.1 mi
01h 25m
To Selah
72.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 24 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    26.6 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 821 North, SR 823: Selah

    1743 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harrison Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Harrison Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Wenas Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Wenas Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Naches Avenue

    139 m · 13 sec · East Naches Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Naches Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 59%
I 82 East
26.6 mi · 18%
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 17%
Harrison Road
1.93 mi · 1%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

84.5 mi · 01h 33m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 25m from Federal Way
Leave By
12:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Chance Rain Showers near Selah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Federal Way and 72.3 miles from Selah.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Federal Way and Chance Rain Showers near Selah.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Selah. Straight-line distance: 95.87 mi (154.28 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Selah

City of the United States

Population8,138
Coordinates46.6540200, -120.5300700
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Selah (-120.53007, 46.65402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.28 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.27
10.18 gal · 38.56 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.64 $53.27
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.34 $56.67
Premium $5.77 $29.37 $58.75
Diesel $5.47 $27.83 $55.65

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Selah. The current time is 15:46:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.