How far is Woods Creek, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from Woods Creek, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
55.56 mi
01h 08m
Flight
43.01 mi
69.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.01 mi
Kilometers
69.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.56 mi
Kilometers
89.41 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM PDT
Return by in Woods Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woods Creek
2026-04-19T00:20
Arrive Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woods Creek
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
Yarrow Point
WA

Town of the United States

From Woods Creek
27.2 mi
00h 34m
To Federal Way
28.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
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 Woods Creek and Federal Way.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woods Creek and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on 248th Drive Southeast

    64 m · 14 sec · 248th Drive Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 132nd Street Southeast

    1 km · 3 min · 132nd Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 259th Avenue Southeast

    1564 ft · 1 min · 259th Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Florence Acres Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Florence Acres Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Owen Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Owen Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward WA 522 West

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 522

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 522

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 522

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    23.5 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street

    2018 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 272nd Street

    2875 ft · 1 min · South 272nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    64 m · 9 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 Woods Creek and Federal Way.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
7.56 mi · 14%
State Route 522
5.76 mi · 10%
State Highway 522
3.76 mi · 7%
WA 522 West
3.76 mi · 7%
Pacific Highway South
2.49 mi · 4%
Florence Acres Road
2.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

23.5 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarrow Point
00h 34m from Woods Creek
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Woods Creek 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 Woods Creek to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Yarrow Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Woods Creek and 28.4 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Woods Creek and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Yarrow Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yarrow Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yarrow Point.

RAIL

King Street Station

10 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

21 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

22 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woods Creek and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 43.01 mi (69.22 km).

Woods Creek

#1 Woods Creek

Census designated place

Population5,589
Coordinates47.8787100, -121.8984600
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: 248th Drive Southeast (-121.898205, 47.878724)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $5.57 $10.91 $21.82
Premium $5.77 $11.31 $22.62
Diesel $5.47 $10.72 $21.43

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 Woods Creek and Federal Way. The current time is 00:20:47.

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.