How far is Hockinson, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Hockinson, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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 33m.
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.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hockinson and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hockinson and Federal Way.
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Start on the route
72 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 182nd Avenue
106 m · 13 sec · Northeast 182nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Northeast 159th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Caples Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Caples Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 117th Avenue
1472 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 117th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 154th Street
1565 ft · 27 sec · Northeast 154th Street
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Continue on Northeast 112th Avenue
578 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 112th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 156th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 156th Street
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Continue on Northeast 92nd Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 92nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 179th Street
4 mi · 7 min · Northeast 179th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Seattle
1414 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
123.7 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right
10 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street
1774 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto South 312th Street
48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hockinson and Federal Way.
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 North
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hockinson and Partly Sunny near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hockinson to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 73 miles from Hockinson and 72.8 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.90 one way or $53.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hockinson and Partly Sunny near Federal Way.
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 Hockinson and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 109.78 mi (176.68 km).
#1 Hockinson
Census designated place
| Population | 4,771 |
| Coordinates | 45.7378900, -122.4870400 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 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 49m |
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 | $26.90 | $53.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $28.61 | $57.23 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $29.66 | $59.33 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $28.10 | $56.20 |
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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