How far is Venersborg, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Venersborg, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Venersborg and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Venersborg and Federal Way.
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Start on Northeast 209th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast 209th Street
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Continue on Northeast Risto Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Risto Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Risto Road
1656 ft · 28 sec · Northeast Risto Road
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Continue on Northeast 199th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast 199th Street
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Continue on Southeast Eaton Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Eaton Boulevard
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Continue on Southwest Eaton Boulevard
2491 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Eaton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest 10th Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Southwest 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Northeast 219th Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · Northeast 219th Street
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Turn left onto Seattle
2968 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
121.6 mi · 2 hr 17 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 Venersborg and Federal Way.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Seattle
Merge slight left
122 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Venersborg 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 Venersborg to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Venersborg and 73.5 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 1:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.16 one way or $54.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Venersborg and Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Napavine
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 Napavine.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Venersborg and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 107.13 mi (172.41 km).
#1 Venersborg
Place in Washington, USA
| Population | 3,745 |
| Coordinates | 45.7737300, -122.4245400 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $27.16 | $54.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $28.89 | $57.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $29.95 | $59.90 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $28.37 | $56.75 |
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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