How far is Granger, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from Granger, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
175.74 mi
02h 56m
Flight
121.15 mi
194.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.15 mi
Kilometers
194.98 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.74 mi
Kilometers
282.83 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Mon, May 4, 5:52 PM PDT
Return by in Granger
Mon, May 4, 8:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granger
2026-05-04T14:55
Arrive Federal Way
Mon, May 4, 5:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granger
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Granger
86.8 mi
01h 28m
To Federal Way
88.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granger and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    66 m · 15 sec · East 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto E Street

    743 ft · 26 sec · E Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    86 m · 18 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    26.5 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 18

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway

    762 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North

    736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Peasley Canyon Road

    21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 49%
East 3rd Street
57.9 mi · 33%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 14%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.78 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Pacific Highway South
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

85.7 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.5 mi
121.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 28m from Granger
Leave By
12:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Granger and Sunny near Federal Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Granger to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Granger and 88.9 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.44 one way or $64.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Granger and Sunny near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granger and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 121.15 mi (194.98 km).

Granger

#1 Granger

Human settlement in Yakima County, Washington, United States of America

Population3,882
Coordinates46.3420700, -120.1872700
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: (-120.187163, 46.342023)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.47 L · about $32.44
Round trip
$64.89
12.4 gal · 46.94 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.44 $64.89
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.52 $69.03
Premium $5.77 $35.78 $71.56
Diesel $5.47 $33.90 $67.79

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Granger and Federal Way. The current time is 14:55:54.

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.