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Federal Way, WA Road Trips

Federal Way, WA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 46 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 105 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Federal Way, WA spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

Federal Way, WA

Trip Routes

102

Longest Drive

333.9 mi

Newport, WA

Quickest Drive

14m

Pacific, WA

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Driving from Federal Way, WA

The typical drive from Federal Way, WA covers about 105 miles and takes around 2h 9m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 295 miles (5h 55m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Federal Way, WA most often head toward Spokane Valley, WA (294.6 mi, 4h 37m), Spokane, WA (284.3 mi, 5h 20m), Airway Heights, WA (281.4 mi, 5h 18m), Dayton, WA (274.7 mi, 5h 55m), and Omak, WA (242.3 mi, 5h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 105-mile trip from Federal Way, WA, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 46 mapped routes leaving Federal Way, WA and 60 routes heading into Federal Way, WA, covering 106 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 295 miles.

The longest mapped route from Federal Way, WA covers 295 miles and takes approximately 5h 55m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Federal Way, WA runs about 105 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 105-mile trip from Federal Way, WA costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Federal Way, WA include Spokane Valley, WA, Spokane, WA, Airway Heights, WA and Dayton, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Federal Way, WA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

99,232

Median Income

$82,144

Median Home Value

$499,600

Median Age

37.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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