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Drive or Fly: Federal Way, WA to Prosser, WA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

At this distance, driving is almost always faster and cheaper door-to-door.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 47m

Distance

195.8 mi

Total Cost

$76

CO2

79 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$41
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 17m

17m in the air

Air Distance

143 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

36 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Federal Way, WA → SEA 13m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 17m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
PSC → Prosser, WA 47m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Federal Way, WA SEA — Seattle–Tacoma International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive
Prosser, WA PSC — Tri Cities Airport 31 mi, ~47m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.3%

Cancellation

0.7%

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 3h 47m 3h 17m
Total cost (1 person) $76 $126
Carbon footprint 79 kg CO2 36 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 99% on-time
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 4, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Federal Way, WA to Prosser, WA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.