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

The driving distance from Othello, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 185.8 miles (299 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
185.81 mi
03h 07m
Flight
151.55 mi
243.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.55 mi
Kilometers
243.9 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.81 mi
Kilometers
299.04 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Tue, May 12, 10:07 PM PDT
Return by in Othello
Wed, May 13, 1:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Othello
2026-05-12T18:59
Arrive Federal Way
Tue, May 12, 10:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Othello
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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Othello
91.8 mi
01h 33m
To Federal Way
94 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NE
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 Othello and Federal Way.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    115 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 1st Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1154 ft · 19 sec · South 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    40.7 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Continue on I 90 West: Seattle

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

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

    137 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 18

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

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

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

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

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway

    762 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

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

    736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  17. 17

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

    21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Othello 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
113 mi · 61%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 13%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.78 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
1.39 mi · 1%
South 1st Avenue
0.77 mi
Pacific Highway South
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 03m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
151.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 33m from Othello
Leave By
10:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Othello 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 Othello to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 185.8 miles (299 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Othello and 94 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 10:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.33 one way or $68.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Othello and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 151.55 mi (243.9 km).

Othello

#1 Othello

City

Population8,454
Coordinates46.8259700, -119.1752900
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broadway Avenue (-119.175485, 46.825973)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.82 L · about $34.33
Round trip
$68.66
13.12 gal · 49.64 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $34.33 $68.66
Mid-grade $5.57 $36.52 $73.04
Premium $5.77 $37.86 $75.72
Diesel $5.47 $35.86 $71.73

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Othello and Federal Way. The current time is 18:59:23.

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.