How far is Ritzville, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Ritzville, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185 miles (297.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ritzville and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ritzville and Federal Way.
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Start on East Main Avenue
625 ft · 18 sec · East Main Avenue
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Turn left onto North Adams Street
710 ft · 18 sec · North Adams Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1609 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
194.1 mi · 3 hr 31 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 Ritzville 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.
West 1st Avenue
Merge slight left
194 mi · 03h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ritzville and Partly Sunny near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ritzville to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Ritzville and 114.4 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185 miles (297.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 9:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.86 one way or $83.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ritzville and Partly Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ritzville and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 185 mi (297.73 km).
#1 Ritzville
Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA
| Population | 1,641 |
| Coordinates | 47.1275500, -118.3799900 |
| Altitude | 554 |
| 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: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $41.86 | $83.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $44.54 | $89.07 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $46.17 | $92.34 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $43.74 | $87.47 |
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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