How far is Federal Way, WA from West Richland, WA?

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to West Richland, WA is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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
205.09 mi
04h 12m
Flight
156.26 mi
251.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.26 mi
Kilometers
251.48 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.09 mi
Kilometers
330.06 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Richland
Sat, May 30, 11:46 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Sun, May 31, 3:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-05-30T19:33
Arrive West Richland
Sat, May 30, 11:46 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:36 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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Federal Way
102.4 mi
02h 06m
To West Richland
102.7 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and West Richland.

  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

    111.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Route 243

    14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 243

    29 m · 2 sec · State Route 243

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243

    39.9 mi · 51 min · State Route 243

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    95 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Vantage Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Vantage Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Twin Bridges Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Twin Bridges Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harrington Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harrington Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Grosscup Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Grosscup Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Deer Street

    547 ft · 24 sec · Deer Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
112 mi · 55%
State Route 243
54.3 mi · 26%
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 12%
Vantage Highway
4.6 mi · 2%
Twin Bridges Road
2.34 mi · 1%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 02m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
156.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 06m from Federal Way
Leave By
8:36 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Sunny near West Richland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to West Richland?

The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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 102.4 miles from Federal Way and 102.7 miles from West Richland.

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

The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 8:36 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.89 one way or $75.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Sunny near West Richland.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and West Richland. Straight-line distance: 156.26 mi (251.48 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
West Richland

#2 West Richland

City in Benton County, Washington

Population15,423
Coordinates46.3043000, -119.3614100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: West Richland (-119.36141, 46.3043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.39 L · about $37.89
Round trip
$75.77
14.48 gal · 54.78 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $37.89 $75.77
Mid-grade $5.57 $40.31 $80.61
Premium $5.77 $41.78 $83.56
Diesel $5.47 $39.58 $79.16

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and West Richland. The current time is 19:33:44.

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.