How far is West Pasco, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from West Pasco, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 218.8 miles (352.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.82 mi
03h 43m
Flight
165.7 mi
266.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.7 mi
Kilometers
266.67 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.82 mi
Kilometers
352.15 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM PDT
Return by in West Pasco
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Pasco
2026-04-19T02:00
Arrive Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Pasco
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From West Pasco
113.9 mi
01h 51m
To Federal Way
104.9 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Pasco and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on Pearl Street

    668 ft · 51 sec · Pearl Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 72

    1312 ft · 47 sec · Road 72

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Wernett Road

    1336 ft · 51 sec · West Wernett Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Road 68

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Road 68

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 182 West, US 12 West: Richland, Yakima

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 18

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

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

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

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

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway

    762 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

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

    736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  19. 19

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

    21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
102 mi · 47%
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 39%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 11%
I 182 West
9.23 mi · 4%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.78 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.1 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
01h 51m from West Pasco
Leave By
9:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving West Pasco 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 West Pasco to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 218.8 miles (352.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.9 miles from West Pasco and 104.9 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 9:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.40 one way or $80.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around West Pasco and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Pasco and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 165.7 mi (266.67 km).

West Pasco

#1 West Pasco

Census designated place in Franklin County, Washington

Population3,739
Coordinates46.2454100, -119.1827900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Road 68 (-119.180201, 46.245363)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.23 L · about $40.40
Round trip
$80.80
15.44 gal · 58.46 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $40.40 $80.80
Mid-grade $5.57 $42.98 $85.95
Premium $5.77 $44.55 $89.10
Diesel $5.47 $42.21 $84.41

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Pasco and Federal Way. The current time is 02:00:30.

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.