How far is Federal Way, WA from South Hill, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to South Hill, WA is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and South Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and South Hill.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto 16th Avenue South
2979 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South
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Continue on Enchanted Parkway South
1521 ft · 35 sec · Enchanted Parkway South
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Keep slight left to continue on Enchanted Parkway South
2.1 mi · 4 min · Enchanted Parkway South
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
3.4 mi · 7 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on North Meridian
2934 ft · 1 min · North Meridian
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Take the ramp left toward WA 161 South, WA 167 North: Sumner, Seattle
2198 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Olympia, Eatonville
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 161 South: South Hill, Eatonville
2343 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 31st Avenue Southwest
1211 ft · 24 sec · 31st Avenue Southwest
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Continue on South Meridian
1.5 km · 2 min · South Meridian
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
2508 ft · 1 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Turn left onto 128th Street East
1.5 km · 2 min · 128th Street East
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Turn left onto 117th Avenue East
155 m · 17 sec · 117th Avenue East
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Continue on 126th Street Court East
749 ft · 26 sec · 126th Street Court East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 126th Street Court East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and South Hill.
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.
Meridian Avenue East
Continue on Meridian Avenue East
3.35 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near South Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to South Hill?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Puyallup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Federal Way and 7.7 miles from South Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near South Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Puyallup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Puyallup.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and South Hill. Straight-line distance: 12.67 mi (20.39 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Hill
Town in Virginia
| Population | 52,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.1412100, -122.2701200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hill (-122.27012, 47.14121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
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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