How far is Federal Way, WA from West Pasco, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to West Pasco, WA is about 228 miles (366.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and West Pasco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and West Pasco.
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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
2669 ft · 1 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street
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Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Peasley Canyon Road
29 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Turn left onto West Valley Highway North
102 m · 11 sec · West Valley Highway North
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Take the ramp right toward WA 18 East, WA 167 North: Renton, North Bend
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 18 East
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
24.4 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
37.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
10 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Road 68
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Road 68
759 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Road 68
1 mi · 2 min · Road 68
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Turn right onto West Wernett Road
1336 ft · 51 sec · West Wernett Road
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Turn left onto Road 72
1312 ft · 50 sec · Road 72
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
668 ft · 49 sec · Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and West Pasco.
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 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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Slight Chance Light Rain near West Pasco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to West Pasco?
The road trip is about 228 miles (366.9 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from Federal Way and 114.2 miles from West Pasco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 8:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.07 one way or $84.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Slight Chance Light Rain near West Pasco.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and West Pasco. Straight-line distance: 165.7 mi (266.67 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Pasco
Census designated place in Franklin County, Washington
| Population | 3,739 |
| Coordinates | 46.2454100, -119.1827900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Pasco (-119.18279, 46.24541)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $42.07 | $84.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $44.76 | $89.52 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $46.40 | $92.80 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $43.95 | $87.91 |
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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