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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Sunnyside, WA is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.73 mi
03h 33m
Flight
128.93 mi
207.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.93 mi
Kilometers
207.49 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.73 mi
Kilometers
292.46 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunnyside
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-22T18:14
Arrive Sunnyside
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Federal Way
90.7 mi
01h 46m
To Sunnyside
91 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    25.8 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunnyside, Yakima Valley Highway

    1644 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road

    1434 ft · 31 sec · West Sunnyside Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Yakima Valley Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    1036 ft · 31 sec · Homer Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    1260 ft · 35 sec · North 1st Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Zillah Avenue

    1042 ft · 29 sec · Zillah Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on East Edison Avenue

    1949 ft · 1 min · East Edison Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto South 9th Street

    5 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 47%
I 82 East
64 mi · 35%
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 13%
Yakima Valley Highway
2.55 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
128.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 46m from Federal Way
Leave By
9:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Sunnyside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Federal Way and 91 miles from Sunnyside.

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

The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.54 one way or $67.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Sunnyside.

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 128.93 mi (207.49 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Sunnyside

City in Washington, United States

Population16,325
Coordinates46.3237400, -120.0086500
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Sunnyside (-120.00865, 46.32374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.27 L · about $33.54
Round trip
$67.09
12.82 gal · 48.54 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $33.54 $67.09
Mid-grade $5.57 $35.68 $71.37
Premium $5.77 $36.99 $73.98
Diesel $5.47 $35.04 $70.09

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Sunnyside. The current time is 18:14:57.

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.