Origin
Artondale, WA
Morning in Artondale on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Artondale, WA to Federal Way, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Artondale, WA
Jack Davis
Trip Overview
Artondale to Federal Way is 24 miles and takes about 35m via I 5 and WA 16, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward drive that primarily uses major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so don't expect a winding scenic byway, but rather an efficient connection between your starting and ending points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| WA 16 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| 56th Street Northwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South 320th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Wollochet Drive Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Olympic Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pacific Highway South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fillmore Drive Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 10.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artondale, WA and Federal Way, WA.
1
Start on Artondale Drive Northwest
503 ft
·
16 sec
·
Artondale Drive Northwest
2
Turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wollochet Drive Northwest
3
Turn slight right
456 ft
·
20 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Turn straight onto Fillmore Drive Northwest
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fillmore Drive Northwest
5
Continue on 56th Street Northwest
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
56th Street Northwest
6
Turn straight onto Olympic Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Olympic Drive
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto WA 16
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 5
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 143
Toward Federal Way, South 320th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto South 320th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South 320th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto WA 99
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Pacific Highway South
16
Turn right onto South 312th Street
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 312th Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right
24 ft
·
1 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 22.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Federal Way, South 320th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 143
Toward Federal Way, South 320th Street
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
South 320th Street
Turn left onto South 320th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.05 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Federal Way, WA
Morning in Federal Way on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 76% of your journey on major roads like I 5 and WA 16. You'll experience stretches of faster driving, including one uninterrupted segment of 10.3 miles on I 5. While much of the route utilizes these main arteries, you'll also navigate sections on 56th Street Northwest. This mix means you'll encounter both the efficiency of interstate travel and the slightly more varied conditions of a significant state highway.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 24 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Federal Way, WA
Full guide →Federal Way is a city in King County on the Puget Sound of Washington State. It is the home of the Pacific Bonsai Museum and Rhododendron Species Botanical Gardens. With a population of 96,000 (2016), Federal Way is one of Seattle's largest suburbs.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Federal Way, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Federal Way, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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