How far is North Bonneville, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from North Bonneville, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.63 mi
03h 09m
Flight
117.55 mi
189.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.55 mi
Kilometers
189.18 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.63 mi
Kilometers
289.09 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Thu, Jun 11, 5:35 PM PDT
Return by in North Bonneville
Thu, Jun 11, 8:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bonneville
2026-06-11T14:26
Arrive Federal Way
Thu, Jun 11, 5:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bonneville
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vader
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From North Bonneville
89.7 mi
01h 34m
To Federal Way
89.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bonneville and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on Shahala East

    89 m · 15 sec · Shahala East

  2. 2

    Continue on Shahala East

    146 m · 23 sec · Shahala East

  3. 3

    Continue on Shahala

    57 m · 11 sec · Shahala

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Garrison Drive

    1760 ft · 1 min · Garrison Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cascade Drive

    1389 ft · 41 sec · Cascade Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left

    86 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Evergreen Highway

    15.7 mi · 22 min · Evergreen Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis and Clark Highway

    45 m · 2 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis and Clark Highway

    27 m · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205: Salem, Seattle

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

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

    1774 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bonneville 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
147 mi · 82%
Evergreen Highway
15.7 mi · 9%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
9.94 mi · 6%
Lewis and Clark Highway
5.02 mi · 3%
South 320th Street
0.83 mi
Pacific Highway South
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vader
01h 34m from North Bonneville
Leave By
10:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Bonneville 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 North Bonneville to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Vader is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from North Bonneville and 89.9 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 10:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Bonneville and Sunny near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Vader

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

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

RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

29 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Centralia station

35 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

67 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

71 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bonneville and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 117.55 mi (189.18 km).

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#1 North Bonneville

City in Skamania County, Washington, United States

Population1,005
Coordinates45.6373400, -121.9711900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Shahala East (-121.971621, 45.637189)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.34 gal
23.99 L · about $33.18
Round trip
$66.35
12.68 gal · 47.98 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.7 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $33.18 $66.35
Mid-grade $5.57 $35.29 $70.59
Premium $5.77 $36.59 $73.18
Diesel $5.47 $34.66 $69.32

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bonneville and Federal Way. The current time is 14:26:01.

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.