How far is Federal Way, WA from Snoqualmie, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Snoqualmie, WA is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in King County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Snoqualmie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Snoqualmie.
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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
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Snoqualmie Indian Reservation, Snoqualmie, North Bend
725 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Winery Road
853 ft · 17 sec · Winery Road
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Continue on Southeast North Bend Way
1824 ft · 36 sec · Southeast North Bend Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast North Bend Way
18 m · 1 sec · Southeast North Bend Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast North Bend Way
1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast North Bend Way
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Turn left onto Meadowbrook Way Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Meadowbrook Way Southeast
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.3 km · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Snoqualmie.
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.
State Route 18
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
24.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Snoqualmie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Snoqualmie?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Federal Way and 16.7 miles from Snoqualmie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Snoqualmie.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Valley.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Snoqualmie. Straight-line distance: 26.87 mi (43.25 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Snoqualmie
Town
| Population | 13,555 |
| Coordinates | 47.5287100, -121.8253900 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Snoqualmie (-121.82539, 47.52871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.40 | $12.79 |
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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