How far is Minnehaha, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Minnehaha, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 144.2 miles (232 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnehaha and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnehaha and Federal Way.
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Start on Northeast 51st Street
17 m · 4 sec · Northeast 51st Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 22nd Avenue
814 ft · 40 sec · Northeast 22nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 54th Street
684 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 54th Street
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Continue on Northeast Ross Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast Ross Street
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Continue on Northeast Ross Street
48 m · 13 sec · Northeast Ross Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Highway 99
1981 ft · 49 sec · Northeast Highway 99
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Turn left
64 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Northeast Highway 99
555 ft · 12 sec · Northeast Highway 99
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 5 North: Seattle
1931 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
130.2 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right
10 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street
1774 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.3 km · 2 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 Minnehaha and Federal Way.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
130 mi · 02h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Minnehaha and 72.3 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minnehaha and Partly Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Napavine
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 Napavine.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnehaha and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 116.03 mi (186.73 km).
#1 Minnehaha
Census-designated place in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,771 |
| Coordinates | 45.6590100, -122.6487100 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $26.64 | $53.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $28.34 | $56.67 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $29.37 | $58.75 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $27.83 | $55.65 |
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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