How far is Stevenson, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Stevenson, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 186 miles (299.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stevenson and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stevenson and Federal Way.
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Start on the route
104 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto School Street
775 ft · 35 sec · School Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vancouver Avenue
62 m · 10 sec · Vancouver Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Russell Avenue
128 m · 18 sec · Southwest Russell Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1736 ft · 56 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Evergreen Highway
22.3 mi · 31 min · Evergreen Highway
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Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis and Clark Highway
45 m · 2 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis and Clark Highway
27 m · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left
125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Keep slight right
10 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street
1774 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.3 km · 2 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 Stevenson and Federal Way.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 205 North
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 22m
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 Stevenson 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 Stevenson to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 186 miles (299.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Stevenson and 93.1 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.8 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 10:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.33 one way or $68.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stevenson and Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kelso City Parks & Recreation
Vader City Hall
Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Rock.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centralia station
Elsie, Oregon
Manning, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stevenson and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 114.22 mi (183.82 km).
#1 Stevenson
City in Washington
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 45.6956700, -121.8845200 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $34.33 | $68.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $36.52 | $73.04 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $37.86 | $75.72 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $35.86 | $71.73 |
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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