Origin
Bonney Lake, WA
Morning in Bonney Lake on Sunday
Local time
9:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonney Lake, 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
24m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonney Lake, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Bonney Lake and Federal Way, this 15.7-mile journey is straightforward and efficient. You can expect a drive time of approximately 24 minutes, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting about $3 for fuel covers the trip, keeping costs very low for your travel plans. Both cities sit within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, so you will remain in the same geographic area throughout the drive. This route is designed for utility rather than leisure, serving as a practical link for those needing to move between these two communities quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| State Route 410 East | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| South Peasley Canyon Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South 320th Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Pacific Highway South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Valley Highway North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 15th Street Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sumner-Buckley Highway East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 6.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonney Lake, WA and Federal Way, WA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
46 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Sumner-Buckley Highway East
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sumner-Buckley Highway East
4
Turn right onto WA 410
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 410 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto WA 167
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward 15th Street Southwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
264 ft
·
18 sec
Toward 15th Street Southwest
9
Turn left onto 15th Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
15th Street Southwest
10
At end of road, turn right onto West Valley Highway North
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Valley Highway North
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto South Peasley Canyon Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
Use the left lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
13
Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on South 320th Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South 320th Street
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 167 North: Seattle
6
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward 15th Street Southwest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 15th Street Southwest
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 15th Street Southwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward 15th Street Southwest
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Valley Highway North
At end of road, turn right onto West Valley Highway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
12 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
South Peasley Canyon Road
Turn left onto South Peasley Canyon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.29 one way
$6.57 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
9:43 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 highway-focused drive relies heavily on major arteries, with 68% of the trip spent on high-speed roads. You will utilize State Route 410 East and the Valley Freeway before transitioning onto South Peasley Canyon Road to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs along the Valley Freeway, covering 6.2 miles of consistent highway driving. Because the route is relatively short, you won't encounter significant changes in road personality; instead, you get a reliable, fast-paced experience from start to finish. Expect a functional transit experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
68% 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: 6.2 mi on Valley Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and State Route 410 East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 15.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bonney Lake, WA to Federal Way, WA, road signs begin pointing toward 15Th Street Southwest along the way.
15Th Street Southwest
11 mi in
|
~15m
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 24m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Valley Freeway. 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 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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