How far is Mead, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Mead, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mead and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mead and Federal Way.
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Start on North Market Street
1 km · 1 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto East Parksmith Drive
2716 ft · 57 sec · East Parksmith Drive
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Take the ramp left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor
3.4 mi · 5 min · North Spokane Corridor
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Keep slight right
54 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Wellesley Avenue
745 ft · 30 sec · East Wellesley Avenue
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Turn left onto North Haven Street
944 ft · 24 sec · North Haven Street
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Continue on North Haven Place
1130 ft · 28 sec · North Haven Place
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Turn straight onto North Market Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Grace Avenue
540 ft · 18 sec · East Grace Avenue
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Continue on North Greene Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Greene Street
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Turn straight onto North Freya Way
1804 ft · 48 sec · North Freya Way
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Continue on North Freya Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Freya Street
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Continue on South Thor Place
1379 ft · 43 sec · South Thor Place
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
1113 ft · 19 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
568 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
24.2 mi · 31 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 Mead and Federal Way.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East 2nd Avenue
Keep slight left
195 mi · 03h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Mead 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 Mead to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km) and usually takes 04h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.3 miles from Mead and 154.5 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.88 one way or $115.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Mead and Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mead and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 233.21 mi (375.32 km).
#1 Mead
Located immediately north of the city of Spokane at an elevation of 1,906 feet, this Spokane County community serves as a transition zone between suburban residential areas and rural farmland.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7673900, -117.3549400 |
| Altitude | 581 |
| 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: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $57.88 | $115.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $60.91 | $121.81 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $63.66 | $127.31 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $77.66 | $155.32 |
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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