How far is Sedro-Woolley, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from Sedro-Woolley, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
95.29 mi
01h 40m
Flight
81.72 mi
131.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.72 mi
Kilometers
131.51 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.29 mi
Kilometers
153.36 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Wed, Apr 22, 8:11 PM PDT
Return by in Sedro-Woolley
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sedro-Woolley
2026-04-22T18:31
Arrive Federal Way
Wed, Apr 22, 8:11 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sedro-Woolley
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
Everett
WA

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

From Sedro-Woolley
46.2 mi
00h 50m
To Federal Way
49.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sedro-Woolley and Federal Way.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sedro-Woolley and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on Murdock Street

    533 ft · 29 sec · Murdock Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ferry Street

    2156 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cascades Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Cascades Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Cascade Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cascade Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Fairhaven Avenue

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Fairhaven Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Burlington Boulevard

    1416 ft · 28 sec · South Burlington Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue

    1246 ft · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 20

    1751 ft · 53 sec · State Route 20

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    2476 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street

    2018 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 272nd Street

    2875 ft · 1 min · South 272nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    64 m · 9 sec · South 312th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedro-Woolley 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 20
83.3 mi · 87%
North Cascades Highway
3.58 mi · 4%
Pacific Highway South
2.49 mi · 3%
South 272nd Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Cascade Highway
0.74 mi · 1%
Ferry Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 20

Merge slight left

82.5 mi · 01h 40m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
81.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
00h 50m from Sedro-Woolley
Leave By
3:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sedro-Woolley 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 Sedro-Woolley to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Sedro-Woolley and 49.1 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.58 one way or $35.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sedro-Woolley and Light Rain Likely near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

1 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

22 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

22 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sedro-Woolley and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 81.72 mi (131.51 km).

Sedro-Woolley

#1 Sedro-Woolley

City in Washington, United States

Population12,182
Coordinates48.5038900, -122.2361100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Murdock Street (-122.236774, 48.503891)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $17.58
Round trip
$35.17
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $17.58 $35.17
Mid-grade $5.57 $18.71 $37.41
Premium $5.77 $19.39 $38.78
Diesel $5.47 $18.37 $36.74

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sedro-Woolley and Federal Way. The current time is 18:31:06.

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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.