How far is Meadow Glade, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from Meadow Glade, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
140.8 mi
02h 26m
Flight
108.69 mi
174.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.69 mi
Kilometers
174.92 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.8 mi
Kilometers
226.59 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Wed, May 6, 9:16 PM PDT
Return by in Meadow Glade
Wed, May 6, 11:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadow Glade
2026-05-06T18:49
Arrive Federal Way
Wed, May 6, 9:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadow Glade
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 Meadow Glade
70.3 mi
01h 13m
To Federal Way
70.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 4:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meadow Glade and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Cramer Road

    1 km · 2 min · Northeast Cramer Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Northeast 179th Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast 179th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Seattle

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    123.7 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

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

    1774 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadow Glade 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
134 mi · 95%
Northeast 179th Street
4.52 mi · 3%
South 320th Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Northeast Cramer Road
0.62 mi
Pacific Highway South
0.5 mi
South 312th Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 13m from Meadow Glade
Leave By
1:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Meadow Glade 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 Meadow Glade to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 70.3 miles from Meadow Glade and 70.5 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 1:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.01 one way or $52.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meadow Glade and Partly 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 Meadow Glade and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 108.69 mi (174.92 km).

Meadow Glade

#1 Meadow Glade

Census designated place

Population2,541
Coordinates45.7584500, -122.5603800
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast Cramer Road (-122.560503, 45.758524)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.81 L · about $26.01
Round trip
$52.02
9.94 gal · 37.62 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.01 $52.02
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.67 $55.34
Premium $5.77 $28.68 $57.36
Diesel $5.47 $27.17 $54.34

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Meadow Glade and Federal Way. The current time is 18:49:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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