How far is Mountlake Terrace, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Mountlake Terrace, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountlake Terrace and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountlake Terrace and Federal Way.
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Start on the route
22 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto 56th Avenue West
1209 ft · 39 sec · 56th Avenue West
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Turn right onto 236th Street Southwest
2230 ft · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street
2018 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto South 272nd Street
2875 ft · 1 min · South 272nd Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
64 m · 9 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 Mountlake Terrace 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 South
Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Mountlake Terrace and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountlake Terrace to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
White Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Mountlake Terrace and 18.7 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Mountlake Terrace and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near White Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountlake Terrace and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 32.19 mi (51.8 km).
#1 Mountlake Terrace
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,315 |
| Coordinates | 47.7881500, -122.3087400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.39 | $14.77 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
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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