How far is Federal Way, WA from Waller, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Waller, WA is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Waller.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Waller.
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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
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 North: Puyallup, Portland Avenue
1366 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on East 27th Street
770 ft · 20 sec · East 27th Street
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Turn left onto East Portland Avenue
111 m · 13 sec · East Portland Avenue
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
847 ft · 16 sec · East 28th Street
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Turn straight onto Bay Street
2715 ft · 55 sec · Bay Street
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Turn straight
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Pioneer Way
2.1 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Way
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Turn right onto 44th Avenue East
1.4 mi · 3 min · 44th Avenue East
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Turn left onto 64th Street East
101 m · 13 sec · 64th Street East
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Turn left onto 45th Avenue East
525 ft · 18 sec · 45th Avenue East
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Turn straight
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Waller.
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.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
6.32 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Partly Sunny near Waller.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Waller?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Fife is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Federal Way and 7 miles from Waller.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Federal Way and Partly Sunny near Waller.
Stop Ideas Near Fife
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
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City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fife.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Waller. Straight-line distance: 8.82 mi (14.19 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waller
CDP in Pierce County, Washington
| Population | 7,922 |
| Coordinates | 47.2006600, -122.3692900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waller (-122.36929, 47.20066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
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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