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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.93 mi
02h 34m
Flight
107.13 mi
172.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.13 mi
Kilometers
172.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.93 mi
Kilometers
236.46 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Tue, May 5, 4:47 PM PDT
Return by in Venersborg
Tue, May 5, 7:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Venersborg
2026-05-05T14:13
Arrive Federal Way
Tue, May 5, 4:47 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Venersborg
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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Venersborg
73.4 mi
01h 17m
To Federal Way
73.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 209th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast 209th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Northeast Risto Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Risto Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Risto Road

    1656 ft · 28 sec · Northeast Risto Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast 199th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast 199th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Eaton Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Eaton Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Eaton Boulevard

    2491 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Eaton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southwest 10th Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Southwest 10th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast 219th Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Northeast 219th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Seattle

    2968 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    121.6 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street

    1774 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seattle
133 mi · 90%
Northeast 219th Street
4.28 mi · 3%
Northeast Risto Road
2.59 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.55 mi · 1%
Southeast Eaton Boulevard
1.26 mi · 1%
Southwest 10th Avenue
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Seattle

Merge slight left

122 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 17m from Venersborg
Leave By
1:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Venersborg and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 107.13 mi (172.41 km).

Venersborg

#1 Venersborg

Place in Washington, USA

Population3,745
Coordinates45.7737300, -122.4245400
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 209th Street (-122.42454, 45.77369)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.63 L · about $27.16
Round trip
$54.32
10.38 gal · 39.26 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Venersborg and Federal Way. The current time is 14:13:36.

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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.