How far is Federal Way, WA from Woods Creek, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Woods Creek, WA is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Woods Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Woods Creek.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto South 272nd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 272nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I-5 North: Seattle
2172 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Old Owen Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Owen Road
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Turn straight onto Florence Acres Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Florence Acres Road
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Turn left onto 259th Avenue Southeast
1564 ft · 1 min · 259th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 132nd Street Southeast
1 km · 3 min · 132nd Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 248th Drive Southeast
64 m · 9 sec · 248th Drive Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 248th Drive Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Woods Creek.
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 405 North
Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Woods Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Woods Creek?
The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yarrow Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Federal Way and 26.9 miles from Woods Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Woods Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Yarrow Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yarrow Point.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Woods Creek. Straight-line distance: 43.01 mi (69.22 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woods Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 5,589 |
| Coordinates | 47.8787100, -121.8984600 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woods Creek (-121.89846, 47.87871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $9.94 | $19.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.96 | $21.93 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.39 | $20.77 |
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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