How far is Federal Way, WA from Terrace Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Terrace Heights, WA is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
149.76 mi
02h 56m
Flight
101.22 mi
162.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.22 mi
Kilometers
162.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.76 mi
Kilometers
241.01 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrace Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 9:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-19T03:23
Arrive Terrace Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
74.8 mi
01h 28m
To Terrace Heights
75 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Terrace Heights.

  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

    33.4 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights

    843 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Yakima Avenue

    1708 ft · 44 sec · East Yakima Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Terrace Heights Way

    900 ft · 22 sec · Terrace Heights Way

  19. 19

    Continue on Terrace Heights Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Terrace Heights Drive

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Roza Hill Drive

    871 ft · 24 sec · Roza Hill Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roza Hill Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 57%
I 82 East
33.4 mi · 22%
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 16%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 1%
Terrace Heights Drive
1.61 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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 28m from Federal Way
Leave By
12:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Terrace Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Terrace Heights?

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 74.8 miles from Federal Way and 75 miles from Terrace Heights.

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

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.63 one way or $55.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Terrace Heights.

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 Terrace Heights. Straight-line distance: 101.22 mi (162.9 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Terrace Heights

#2 Terrace Heights

Census designated place

Population6,937
Coordinates46.6062400, -120.4397900
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Terrace Heights (-120.43979, 46.60624)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
20 L · about $27.63
Round trip
$55.26
10.56 gal · 40 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.63 $55.26
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.39 $58.79
Premium $5.77 $30.47 $60.94
Diesel $5.47 $28.87 $57.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Terrace Heights. The current time is 03:23:52.

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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.