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

The driving distance from Oroville, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 283.9 miles (456.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
283.91 mi
05h 04m
Flight
173.41 mi
279.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.41 mi
Kilometers
279.08 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.91 mi
Kilometers
456.91 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Tue, May 12, 9:15 PM PDT
Return by in Oroville
Wed, May 13, 2:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oroville
2026-05-12T16:11
Arrive Federal Way
Tue, May 12, 9:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM PDT

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

Leave by
6:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oroville
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
Cashmere
WA

Former princely state, now a disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan

From Oroville
140.9 mi
02h 32m
To Federal Way
143 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    127.8 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunset Highway

    15 m · 2 sec · Sunset Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US 2/97

    1.2 km · 1 min · US 2/97

  5. 5

    Continue on Odabashian Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Odabashian Bridge

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    42 m · 6 sec · US 2

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto US 2

    2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 2

    43 m · 3 sec · US 2

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2

    13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle

    1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 97

    35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 18

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway

    762 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North

    736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Peasley Canyon Road

    21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  28. 28

    Continue on South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
128 mi · 45%
I 90 West
60.3 mi · 21%
US 97
45.1 mi · 16%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 9%
US 2
14.3 mi · 5%
Sunset Highway
3.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Start on Main Street

128 mi · 02h 46m

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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.5 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cashmere
02h 32m from Oroville
Leave By
6:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oroville 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 Oroville to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 283.9 miles (456.9 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Cashmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Oroville and 143 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.5 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 6:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.43 one way or $104.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oroville and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Cashmere

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

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

RAIL

Leavenworth

16 mi away
11645 North Rd
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

17 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Columbia Station

17 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

55 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oroville and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 173.41 mi (279.08 km).

Oroville

#1 Oroville

City in Okanogan County, Washington, United States

Population1,688
Coordinates48.9390500, -119.4356200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-119.435454, 48.938995)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.02 gal
37.92 L · about $52.43
Round trip
$104.87
20.04 gal · 75.84 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 178.1 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $52.43 $104.87
Mid-grade $5.57 $55.78 $111.56
Premium $5.77 $57.83 $115.65
Diesel $5.47 $54.78 $109.56

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Oroville and Federal Way. The current time is 16:11:06.

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.