How far is Federal Way, WA from Yacolt, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Yacolt, WA is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Yacolt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Yacolt.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto 16th Avenue South
2572 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South
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Turn left onto State Route 18
152 m · 14 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
633 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1763 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
112.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 503 East: Woodland, Cougar
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
53 m · 14 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn left onto Lewis River Road
635 ft · 24 sec · Lewis River Road
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Turn right onto East CC Street
1360 ft · 37 sec · East CC Street
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Turn straight onto Northwest Hayes Road
4 mi · 6 min · Northwest Hayes Road
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Continue on Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hayes Road
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Continue on Northeast Cedar Creek Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Northeast Cedar Creek Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 221st Avenue
2559 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 221st Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Amboy Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Northeast Amboy Road
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Continue on North Amboy Road
1316 ft · 37 sec · North Amboy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Yacolt Road
689 ft · 17 sec · West Yacolt Road
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Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto East Cushman Street
74 m · 11 sec · East Cushman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Cushman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Yacolt.
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 5 South
Keep slight right
112 mi · 02h 07m
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 Light Rain Likely near Yacolt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Yacolt?
The road trip is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Federal Way and 72.6 miles from Yacolt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 12:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.79 one way or $53.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Light Rain Likely near Yacolt.
Stop Ideas Near Napavine
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 Napavine.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Yacolt. Straight-line distance: 100.72 mi (162.1 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yacolt
Town in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,802 |
| Coordinates | 45.8659500, -122.4062100 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yacolt (-122.40621, 45.86595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $28.50 | $57.01 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $29.55 | $59.10 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
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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