How far is Ocean Shores, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from Ocean Shores, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
113.79 mi
02h 18m
Flight
89.92 mi
144.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.92 mi
Kilometers
144.71 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.79 mi
Kilometers
183.12 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 AM PDT
Return by in Ocean Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Shores
2026-04-17T22:33
Arrive Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Shores
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
McCleary
WA

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

From Ocean Shores
56.9 mi
01h 09m
To Federal Way
57 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Shores and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on Canal Drive Southeast

    1573 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast

    86 m · 12 sec · Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Canal Drive Southeast

    2373 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast

    897 ft · 33 sec · Ocean Lake Way Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    42 m · 4 sec · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Damon Road

    1843 ft · 52 sec · Damon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 115

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 115

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 109

    14.6 mi · 21 min · State Route 109

  11. 11

    Continue on West Emerson Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Simpson Avenue

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Simpson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Park Street

    1956 ft · 1 min · North Park Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street

    7 m · 1 sec · South F Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South F Street

    686 ft · 35 sec · South F Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Heron Street

    839 ft · 24 sec · East Heron Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hornsby Way

    145 m · 14 sec · Hornsby Way

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Wishkah Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    19.1 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

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

    1774 ft · 51 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean Shores 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
31 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
85.2 mi · 75%
State Route 109
14.6 mi · 13%
Simpson Avenue
2.88 mi · 3%
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
2.28 mi · 2%
State Route 115
1.91 mi · 2%
East Wishkah Street
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 36m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCleary
01h 09m from Ocean Shores
Leave By
1:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ocean Shores and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ocean Shores to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

McCleary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Ocean Shores and 57 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ocean Shores and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near McCleary

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McCleary and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Shelton Civic Center
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Shelton Civic Center

Shelton , WA
525 W Cota St, Shelton, WA 98584
Rating 4.0/5 47 reviews City government office,Auditorium
McCleary Community Center
Nearby stop 3.4 mi away

McCleary Community Center

McCleary , WA
726 W Simpson Ave, McCleary, WA 98557
Rating 4.4/5 30 reviews Community center,Banquet hall,Meeting room

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCleary.

RAIL

Centennial Station

36 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

44 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

67 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

90 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Shores and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 89.92 mi (144.71 km).

Ocean Shores

#1 Ocean Shores

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population6,724
Coordinates46.9737000, -124.1562900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Canal Drive Southeast (-124.156092, 46.973706)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.2 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.07
8.04 gal · 30.4 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $21.04 $42.07
Mid-grade $5.57 $22.38 $44.76
Premium $5.77 $23.20 $46.40
Diesel $5.47 $21.98 $43.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean Shores and Federal Way. The current time is 22:33:51.

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.