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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.24 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.87 mi
43.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.87 mi
Kilometers
43.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.24 mi
Kilometers
53.5 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Snoqualmie
Tue, May 12, 8:59 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-05-12T20:10
Arrive Snoqualmie
Tue, May 12, 8:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Maple Valley
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Federal Way
16.6 mi
00h 24m
To Snoqualmie
16.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSE

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.

  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

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Snoqualmie Indian Reservation, Snoqualmie, North Bend

    725 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Winery Road

    853 ft · 17 sec · Winery Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast North Bend Way

    1824 ft · 36 sec · Southeast North Bend Way

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast North Bend Way

    18 m · 1 sec · Southeast North Bend Way

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast North Bend Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast North Bend Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Meadowbrook Way Southeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Meadowbrook Way Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.3 km · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 73%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 5%
I 90 East
1.59 mi · 5%
South 320th Street
1.41 mi · 4%
Southeast North Bend Way
1.05 mi · 3%
Railroad Avenue Southeast
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Valley
00h 24m from Federal Way
Leave By
4:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maple Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.2 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

City Hall Saloon & Eatery

Enumclaw , WA
35317 314th Way SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Rating 4.5/5 315 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Valley.

RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

31 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

33 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

34 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Snoqualmie. Straight-line distance: 26.87 mi (43.25 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Snoqualmie

Town

Population13,555
Coordinates47.5287100, -121.8253900
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Snoqualmie (-121.82539, 47.52871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $6.12
Round trip
$12.25
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Snoqualmie. The current time is 20:10:16.

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.