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

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to West Wenatchee, WA is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.84 mi
03h 11m
Flight
92.04 mi
148.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.04 mi
Kilometers
148.12 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.84 mi
Kilometers
244.37 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Wenatchee
Tue, May 12, 9:21 PM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Wed, May 13, 12:32 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-05-12T18:09
Arrive West Wenatchee
Tue, May 12, 9:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:36 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Federal Way
75.8 mi
01h 35m
To West Wenatchee
76.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

    1101 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    642 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward US 2

    14.4 mi · 19 min · US 2

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto State Route 285

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 285

  22. 22

    Continue on North Wenatchee Avenue

    1599 ft · 41 sec · North Wenatchee Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Maiden Lane

    2789 ft · 2 min · Maiden Lane

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto North Western Avenue

    3223 ft · 1 min · North Western Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Mulberry Lane

    1288 ft · 44 sec · Mulberry Lane

  26. 26

    Continue on Benoy Avenue

    105 m · 16 sec · Benoy Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right

    123 m · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
60.4 mi · 40%
Sunset Highway
45.4 mi · 30%
State Route 18
24.4 mi · 16%
US 2
14.4 mi · 9%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.79 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

59.8 mi · 01h 07m

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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.9 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 35m from Federal Way
Leave By
10:36 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near West Wenatchee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Federal Way and 76.1 miles from West Wenatchee.

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

The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 10:36 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.05 one way or $56.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 West Wenatchee. Straight-line distance: 92.04 mi (148.12 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 West Wenatchee

City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America

Population1,565
Coordinates47.4437400, -120.3534100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: West Wenatchee (-120.35341, 47.44374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.28 L · about $28.05
Round trip
$56.10
10.72 gal · 40.56 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.05 $56.10
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.84 $59.68
Premium $5.77 $30.93 $61.87
Diesel $5.47 $29.30 $58.61

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and West Wenatchee. The current time is 18:09:34.

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.