How far is Pullman, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Pullman, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 293.7 miles (472.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pullman and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pullman and Federal Way.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Kamiaken Street
112 m · 14 sec · Northeast Kamiaken Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Olsen Street
109 m · 12 sec · Northeast Olsen Street
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Continue on Northwest Davis Way
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Davis Way
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Continue on Davis Way
1.4 km · 1 min · Davis Way
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
795 ft · 23 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 Pullman 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.
Rain Showers leaving Pullman and Light Rain Likely near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pullman to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 293.7 miles (472.7 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 145.2 miles from Pullman and 148.6 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 7:06 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.27 one way or $108.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pullman and Light Rain Likely 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 Pullman and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 245.13 mi (394.5 km).
#1 Pullman
City in eastern Washington
| Population | 34,336 |
| Coordinates | 46.7312700, -117.1796200 |
| Altitude | 717 |
| 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: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $54.27 | $108.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $57.73 | $115.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $59.85 | $119.69 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $56.69 | $113.39 |
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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