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

The driving distance from West Wenatchee, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
153.78 mi
02h 45m
Flight
92.04 mi
148.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.04 mi
Kilometers
148.12 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.78 mi
Kilometers
247.49 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Tue, May 12, 8:09 PM PDT
Return by in West Wenatchee
Tue, May 12, 10:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Wenatchee
2026-05-12T17:23
Arrive Federal Way
Tue, May 12, 8:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
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 West Wenatchee
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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From West Wenatchee
75.8 mi
01h 22m
To Federal Way
78 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    123 m · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Benoy Avenue

    105 m · 12 sec · Benoy Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Mulberry Lane

    1288 ft · 49 sec · Mulberry Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Western Avenue

    3223 ft · 1 min · North Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Maiden Lane

    1130 ft · 44 sec · Maiden Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dawn Terrace

    681 ft · 26 sec · Dawn Terrace

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Horse Lake Road

    1290 ft · 53 sec · Horse Lake Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Wenatchee Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Wenatchee Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 2

    43 m · 3 sec · US 2

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2

    13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle

    1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 97

    35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

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

    137 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 18

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  22. 22

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

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

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

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway

    762 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

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

    736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  27. 27

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

    21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Wenatchee 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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
60.3 mi · 39%
US 97
45.1 mi · 29%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 16%
US 2
13.9 mi · 9%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.78 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

60 mi · 01h 07m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.8 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 22m from West Wenatchee
Leave By
12:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Wenatchee and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Wenatchee to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from West Wenatchee and 78 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 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 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 $28.42 one way or $56.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Wenatchee and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Wenatchee and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 92.04 mi (148.12 km).

West Wenatchee

#1 West Wenatchee

City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America

Population1,565
Coordinates47.4437400, -120.3534100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-120.353399, 47.442539)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.54 L · about $28.42
Round trip
$56.83
10.86 gal · 41.08 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.42 $56.83
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.23 $60.46
Premium $5.77 $31.34 $62.67
Diesel $5.47 $29.69 $59.37

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 West Wenatchee and Federal Way. The current time is 17:23:58.

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.