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

The driving distance from Yacolt, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
145.53 mi
02h 38m
Flight
100.72 mi
162.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.72 mi
Kilometers
162.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.53 mi
Kilometers
234.21 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 3:59 AM PDT
Return by in Yacolt
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yacolt
2026-04-19T01:20
Arrive Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 3:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yacolt
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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Yacolt
72.7 mi
01h 19m
To Federal Way
72.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
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 Yacolt and Federal Way.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Cushman Street

    74 m · 11 sec · East Cushman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue

    110 m · 11 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Yacolt Road

    689 ft · 19 sec · West Yacolt Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Amboy Road

    1316 ft · 32 sec · North Amboy Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Amboy Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Northeast Amboy Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 221st Avenue

    2559 ft · 49 sec · Northeast 221st Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast Cedar Creek Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Northeast Cedar Creek Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Northeast Hayes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hayes Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Hayes Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Northwest Hayes Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East CC Street

    1033 ft · 38 sec · East CC Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis River Road

    38 m · 7 sec · Lewis River Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

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

    1774 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yacolt 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic Avenue
123 mi · 84%
Northeast Cedar Creek Road
10.9 mi · 7%
Northwest Hayes Road
4.08 mi · 3%
Northeast Amboy Road
4.06 mi · 3%
Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
0.83 mi · 1%
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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 19m from Yacolt
Leave By
1:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Yacolt 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 Yacolt to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Yacolt and 72.8 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 1:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.90 one way or $53.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Yacolt and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Napavine

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yacolt and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 100.72 mi (162.1 km).

Yacolt

#1 Yacolt

Town in Clark County, Washington, United States

Population1,802
Coordinates45.8659500, -122.4062100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: East Cushman Street (-122.406211, 45.865872)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.44 L · about $26.90
Round trip
$53.80
10.28 gal · 38.88 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.90 $53.80
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.61 $57.23
Premium $5.77 $29.66 $59.33
Diesel $5.47 $28.10 $56.20

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 Yacolt and Federal Way. The current time is 01:20:39.

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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.