How far is Federal Way, WA from White Center, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to White Center, WA is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
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.
Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and White Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and White Center.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
48 m · 8 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
6.1 mi · 11 min · Pacific Highway South
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Continue on International Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · International Boulevard
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Turn left onto South 188th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 188th Street
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Continue on Des Moines Memorial Drive South
707 ft · 17 sec · Des Moines Memorial Drive South
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Take the ramp right
2082 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South 128th Street
1109 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South 128th Street
1949 ft · 45 sec · South 128th Street
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Continue on Southwest 128th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 128th Street
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Turn right onto Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
2368 ft · 1 min · Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
2029 ft · 52 sec · Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on 16th Avenue Southwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Southwest Roxbury Street
25 m · 3 sec · Southwest Roxbury Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Roxbury Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and White Center.
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.
Pacific Highway South
Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
6.08 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near White Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to White Center?
The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
SeaTac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Federal Way and 8 miles from White Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near White Center.
Stop Ideas Near SeaTac
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to SeaTac.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and White Center. Straight-line distance: 13.61 mi (21.91 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Center
Census designated place
| Population | 13,495 |
| Coordinates | 47.5173200, -122.3548500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Center (-122.35485, 47.51732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
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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