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

The driving distance from Tieton, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
122.25 mi
02h 46m
Flight
84.96 mi
136.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.96 mi
Kilometers
136.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.25 mi
Kilometers
196.74 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Wed, May 13, 5:13 PM PDT
Return by in Tieton
Wed, May 13, 7:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tieton
2026-05-13T14:26
Arrive Federal Way
Wed, May 13, 5:13 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
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tieton
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
Carbonado
WA

Town of the United States

From Tieton
60.3 mi
01h 23m
To Federal Way
61.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
22 to 37 mph W
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tieton and Federal Way.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Naches Avenue

    735 ft · 20 sec · Naches Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Naches Tieton Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Naches Tieton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Naches Road

    3137 ft · 1 min · South Naches Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    91.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Roosevelt Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast 448th Street

    1970 ft · 49 sec · Southeast 448th Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 244th Avenue Southeast

    4 m · 1 sec · 244th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto 244th Avenue Southeast

    2928 ft · 1 min · 244th Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southeast 436th Way

    2199 ft · 40 sec · Southeast 436th Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast 436th Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 436th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Auburn Way South

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Auburn Way South

  14. 14

    Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Auburn Way South

    1.4 km · 2 min · Auburn Way South

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Auburn Way South

    30 m · 2 sec · Auburn Way South

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Auburn Way South

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Auburn Way South

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward WA 18 West

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    3190 ft · 45 sec · State Route 18

  20. 20

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

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

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

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway

    762 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

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

    736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  25. 25

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

    21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tieton and Federal Way.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Naches Road
92.5 mi · 76%
Auburn Way South
6.1 mi · 5%
Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
3.87 mi · 3%
Naches Tieton Road
3.71 mi · 3%
Southeast 436th Street
2.63 mi · 2%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Naches Road

Continue straight

91.9 mi · 02h 17m

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 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carbonado
01h 23m from Tieton
Leave By
12:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Tieton and Light Rain near Federal Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tieton to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 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?

Carbonado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Tieton and 61.9 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 12:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tieton and Light Rain near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Carbonado

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

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

33 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

45 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

57 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

61 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tieton and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 84.96 mi (136.73 km).

Tieton

#1 Tieton

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

Population1,316
Coordinates46.7020700, -120.7553500
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Naches Avenue (-120.755347, 46.702194)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.33 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.11
8.62 gal · 32.66 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $22.55 $45.11
Mid-grade $5.57 $23.99 $47.99
Premium $5.77 $24.87 $49.75
Diesel $5.47 $23.56 $47.13

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Tieton and Federal Way. The current time is 14:26:57.

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.