How far is Klahanie, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Klahanie, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Klahanie and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Klahanie and Federal Way.
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Start on 249th Avenue Southeast
1345 ft · 1 min · 249th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Klahanie Drive Southeast
1671 ft · 56 sec · Klahanie Drive Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
5 m · 1 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1560 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
32 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
2340 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
25 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Turn left onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
801 ft · 21 sec · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West: Seattle
2438 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street
2018 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto South 272nd Street
2875 ft · 1 min · South 272nd Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
64 m · 9 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 Klahanie and Federal Way.
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.
I 405 South
Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Klahanie 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 Klahanie to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Klahanie and 17.2 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Klahanie and Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Renton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Klahanie and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 22.3 mi (35.89 km).
#1 Klahanie
This King County, Washington census-designated place is situated on the Eastside of Lake Sammamish.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5709700, -122.0083900 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.44 | $6.41 | $12.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $8.60 | $17.21 |
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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