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

The driving distance from Morton, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.86 mi
01h 38m
Flight
52.81 mi
84.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.81 mi
Kilometers
84.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.86 mi
Kilometers
110.82 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Wed, Apr 22, 9:46 PM PDT
Return by in Morton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morton
2026-04-22T20:07
Arrive Federal Way
Wed, Apr 22, 9:46 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morton
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
Eatonville
WA

Town of the United States

From Morton
31.4 mi
00h 49m
To Federal Way
37.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    625 ft · 11 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Morton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Morton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 7

    13.7 mi · 19 min · State Route 7

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mountain Highway East

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Mountain Highway East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Alder Cutoff Road East

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Alder Cutoff Road East

  6. 6

    Continue on Center Street East

    1 km · 2 min · Center Street East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue North

  8. 8

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    16.1 mi · 23 min · Meridian Avenue East

  9. 9

    Continue on Meridian East

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meridian East

  10. 10

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    4 mi · 8 min · Meridian Avenue East

  11. 11

    Continue on Meridian East

    1.6 km · 2 min · Meridian East

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward WA 512 East, WA 161 North: Seattle

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Meridian Street South, Puyallup

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on South Meridian Street, Washington State Fairgrounds

    35 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Meridian

    2075 ft · 41 sec · South Meridian

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Street Southeast

    2805 ft · 51 sec · 3rd Street Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Street Northeast

    2762 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Meridian

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Meridian

  19. 19

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Meridian Avenue East

  20. 20

    Continue on Enchanted Parkway South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Enchanted Parkway South

  21. 21

    Continue on 16th Avenue South

    2929 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morton and Federal Way.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meridian Avenue East
23.4 mi · 34%
State Route 7
13.7 mi · 20%
Alder Cutoff Road East
6.54 mi · 9%
Mountain Highway East
4.87 mi · 7%
Morton Road
2.55 mi · 4%
Enchanted Parkway South
2.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Meridian Avenue East

Continue on Meridian Avenue East

16.1 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatonville
00h 49m from Morton
Leave By
3:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Morton and Light Rain Likely near Federal Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morton to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Eatonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Morton and 37.4 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.72 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Morton and Light Rain Likely near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Eatonville

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

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

42 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

43 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centralia station

55 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

66 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morton and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 52.81 mi (84.99 km).

Morton

#1 Morton

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

Population1,217
Coordinates46.5584400, -122.2751000
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-122.275237, 46.558437)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $12.72
Round trip
$25.43
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $12.72 $25.43
Mid-grade $5.57 $13.53 $27.06
Premium $5.77 $14.02 $28.05
Diesel $5.47 $13.28 $26.57

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morton and Federal Way. The current time is 20:07:36.

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.