How far is Riverton, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Riverton, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Federal Way.
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Start on South 133rd Street
1066 ft · 29 sec · South 133rd Street
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Continue on South 132nd Street
781 ft · 29 sec · South 132nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tukwila International Boulevard
100 m · 6 sec · Tukwila International Boulevard
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Turn right onto 35th Avenue South
86 m · 13 sec · 35th Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 130th Street
1198 ft · 45 sec · South 130th Street
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Turn right onto East Marginal Way South
1042 ft · 30 sec · East Marginal Way South
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Continue on South 133rd Street
1259 ft · 41 sec · South 133rd Street
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Take the ramp left toward WA 599 South
912 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
148 m · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
2225 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street
2018 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto South 272nd Street
2875 ft · 1 min · South 272nd Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
64 m · 9 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 Riverton and Federal Way.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
8.45 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Riverton 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 Riverton to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Riverton and 6.9 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Riverton and Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Des Moines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.06 km).
#1 Riverton
Situated in King County south of Seattle, this area lies primarily within the Green River Valley and surrounding slopes at an approximate elevation of 338 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4842700, -122.2945700 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $5.44 | $2.66 | $5.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
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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