How far is Maple Valley, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Maple Valley, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Valley and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Valley and Federal Way.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
47 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Wax Road
130 m · 18 sec · Southeast Wax Road
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Turn left onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
658 ft · 25 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 231st Street
1144 ft · 29 sec · Southeast 231st Street
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Take the ramp left toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1713 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
11.9 mi · 15 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
1109 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway
1523 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway
762 ft · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North
736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North
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Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Peasley Canyon Road
21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Continue on South 320th Street
1.4 mi · 3 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 Maple Valley 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.
State Route 18
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
11.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Maple Valley and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Valley to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lea Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Maple Valley and 10.5 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maple Valley and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Lea Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lea Hill.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Valley and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 13.38 mi (21.53 km).
#1 Maple Valley
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 27,544 |
| Coordinates | 47.3927200, -122.0464100 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
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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