How far is Federal Way, WA from Venersborg, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Venersborg, WA is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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 Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Venersborg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Venersborg.
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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
2572 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South
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Turn left onto State Route 18
152 m · 14 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
633 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1763 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
122.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 502 East: Battle Ground
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Southwest 10th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest Eaton Boulevard
2596 ft · 57 sec · Southwest Eaton Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Eaton Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Eaton Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast 199th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast 199th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Risto Road
1656 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Risto Road
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Continue on Northeast Risto Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Risto Road
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Continue on Northeast 209th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast 209th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 209th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Venersborg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Keep slight right
122 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Venersborg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Venersborg?
The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.4 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?
Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Federal Way and 73.2 miles from Venersborg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 12:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Venersborg.
Stop Ideas Near Napavine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Napavine.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Venersborg. Straight-line distance: 107.13 mi (172.41 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Venersborg
Place in Washington, USA
| Population | 3,745 |
| Coordinates | 45.7737300, -122.4245400 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Venersborg (-122.42454, 45.77373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $28.73 | $57.45 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $29.78 | $59.56 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $28.21 | $56.42 |
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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