How far is Woodland, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from Woodland, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
124.24 mi
02h 02m
Flight
100.07 mi
161.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.07 mi
Kilometers
161.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.24 mi
Kilometers
199.95 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 8:37 AM PDT
Return by in Woodland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodland
2026-04-18T06:34
Arrive Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 8:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodland
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
Fords Prairie
WA

Census designated place

From Woodland
62.1 mi
01h 01m
To Federal Way
62.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodland and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on Goerig Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Goerig Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis River Road

    798 ft · 35 sec · Lewis River Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

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

    1774 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodland 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic Avenue
123 mi · 99%
South 320th Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Pacific Highway South
0.5 mi
Lewis River Road
0.15 mi
South 312th Street
0.03 mi
Goerig Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Atlantic Avenue

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 06m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords Prairie
01h 01m from Woodland
Leave By
2:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Woodland and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Woodland to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Woodland and 62.1 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 2:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Woodland and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

3 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

32 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

66 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodland and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 100.07 mi (161.05 km).

Woodland

#1 Woodland

Town in Washington state, United States

Population6,548
Coordinates45.9045600, -122.7439900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Goerig Street (-122.744085, 45.90458)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.6 L · about $22.97
Round trip
$45.95
8.78 gal · 33.2 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $22.97 $45.95
Mid-grade $5.57 $24.44 $48.88
Premium $5.77 $25.33 $50.67
Diesel $5.47 $24.00 $48.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodland and Federal Way. The current time is 06:34:54.

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.