How far is Waitsburg, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Waitsburg, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 271.5 miles (436.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waitsburg and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waitsburg and Federal Way.
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Start on Coppei Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · Coppei Avenue
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Turn right onto Preston Avenue
132 m · 9 sec · Preston Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
44 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2304 ft · 39 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 124
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 124
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Continue on East Second Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Second Street
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Continue on State Route 124
35.5 mi · 53 min · State Route 124
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Turn slight right
4 m · 1 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1036 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
6.6 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
1109 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway
1523 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway
762 ft · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North
736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North
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Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Peasley Canyon Road
21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Continue on South 320th Street
1.4 mi · 3 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 Waitsburg 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 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
85.7 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Waitsburg and Chance 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 Waitsburg to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 271.5 miles (436.9 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.9 miles from Waitsburg and 131.6 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 7:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.13 one way or $100.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Waitsburg and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Selah
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 Selah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waitsburg and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 209.7 mi (337.48 km).
#1 Waitsburg
City in Walla Walla county, WA
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 46.2704200, -118.1532900 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| 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: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $50.13 | $100.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $53.33 | $106.66 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $55.29 | $110.57 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $52.37 | $104.75 |
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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