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

The driving distance from Quincy, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 165.9 miles (267 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
165.88 mi
02h 46m
Flight
115.47 mi
185.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.47 mi
Kilometers
185.83 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.88 mi
Kilometers
266.96 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Tue, May 12, 7:18 PM PDT
Return by in Quincy
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-05-12T16:31
Arrive Federal Way
Tue, May 12, 7:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Quincy
81.9 mi
01h 23m
To Federal Way
84 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Quincy and Federal Way.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on D Street Southeast

    61 m · 14 sec · D Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue South

    1.3 km · 2 min · Central Avenue South

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 281

    9.7 mi · 12 min · State Route 281

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward I 90 West

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    123.9 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

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

    137 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 18

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

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

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

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

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway

    762 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

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

    736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  15. 15

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

    21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
124 mi · 75%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 15%
State Route 281
9.67 mi · 6%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.78 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Central Avenue South
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 15m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 23m from Quincy
Leave By
12:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Quincy 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 Quincy to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 165.9 miles (267 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Quincy and 84 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 12:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.61 one way or $61.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 115.47 mi (185.83 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

Population8,387
Coordinates47.2343000, -119.8525500
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: D Street Southeast (-119.852558, 47.234471)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.16 L · about $30.61
Round trip
$61.23
11.7 gal · 44.32 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.61 $61.23
Mid-grade $5.57 $32.57 $65.13
Premium $5.77 $33.76 $67.52
Diesel $5.47 $31.98 $63.96

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 Quincy and Federal Way. The current time is 16:31:58.

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.