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

The driving distance from Lewisville, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
142.83 mi
02h 31m
Flight
104.98 mi
168.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.98 mi
Kilometers
168.95 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.83 mi
Kilometers
229.86 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Thu, Oct 15, 3:03 PM PDT
Return by in Lewisville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisville
2026-10-15T12:32
Arrive Federal Way
Thu, Oct 15, 3:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisville
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
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Lewisville
70.5 mi
01h 15m
To Federal Way
72.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 259th Street

    106 m · 28 sec · Northeast 259th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Axford Road

    2081 ft · 36 sec · Northeast Axford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast 142nd Avenue

    1112 ft · 21 sec · Northeast 142nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast 249th Street

    2655 ft · 1 min · Northeast 249th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast 132nd Avenue

    1321 ft · 30 sec · Northeast 132nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest 25th Street

    2868 ft · 1 min · Northwest 25th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast 244th Street

    2512 ft · 43 sec · Northeast 244th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Northeast 112th Avenue

    1274 ft · 24 sec · Northeast 112th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northeast 239th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northeast 239th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northeast 92nd Avenue

    2534 ft · 43 sec · Northeast 92nd Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast Manley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Manley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast 259th Street

    837 ft · 15 sec · Northeast 259th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast 259th Street

    2592 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 259th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast 259th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Northeast 259th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Union Ridge Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Union Ridge Parkway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pioneer Street

    74 m · 5 sec · Pioneer Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1230 ft · 24 sec · Pioneer Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Pioneer Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Seattle

    1497 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    119 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street

    1774 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewisville 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
130 mi · 91%
Northeast 259th Street
3.73 mi · 3%
South Union Ridge Parkway
1.12 mi · 1%
Northeast 239th Street
1 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Northeast Manley Road
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 15m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 15m from Lewisville
Leave By
1:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lewisville 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 Lewisville to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Lewisville and 72.4 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 1:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.39 one way or $54.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chehalis, 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 Chehalis.

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisville and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 104.98 mi (168.95 km).

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#1 Lewisville

Located in Clark County, southwest Washington, at an elevation of 413 feet, this unincorporated area is situated along the East Fork Lewis River.

Population0
Coordinates45.8098400, -122.5231500
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 259th Street (-122.523154, 45.810047)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.08 L · about $27.39
Round trip
$54.78
10.08 gal · 38.16 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $27.39 $54.78
Mid-grade $5.72 $28.82 $57.65
Premium $5.98 $30.12 $60.25
Diesel $7.29 $36.75 $73.50

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewisville and Federal Way. The current time is 12:32:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.