How far is Palouse, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Palouse, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
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City in Washington, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palouse and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palouse and Federal Way.
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Start on North Beach Street
41 m · 8 sec · North Beach Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
83 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Bridge Street
104 m · 12 sec · South Bridge Street
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Continue on West Almota Road
2366 ft · 1 min · West Almota Road
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Continue on State Highway 27
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 27
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Turn right onto Clear Creek Road
1955 ft · 33 sec · Clear Creek Road
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Continue on Clear Creek Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Clear Creek Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 272
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 272
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Continue on East Canyon Street
3059 ft · 2 min · East Canyon Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1913 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
880 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Fairview Street
1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street
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Continue on West Almota Road
1072 ft · 30 sec · West Almota Road
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Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road
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Turn left
129.3 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Continue on I 90 West: Seattle
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
1109 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway
1523 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway
762 ft · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North
736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North
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Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Peasley Canyon Road
21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Continue on South 320th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto South 312th Street
48 m · 6 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 Palouse and Federal Way.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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129 mi · 02h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Palouse 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 Palouse to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.4 miles from Palouse and 148.5 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.48 one way or $108.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palouse and Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palouse and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 247.83 mi (398.84 km).
#1 Palouse
City in Washington, USA
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 46.9101700, -117.0757300 |
| Altitude | 742 |
| 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: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $54.48 | $108.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $57.95 | $115.90 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $60.08 | $120.15 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $56.91 | $113.82 |
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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