Origin
Duvall, WA
Late night in Duvall on Sunday
Local time
3:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duvall, 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
1h 1m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duvall, WA
Sanket Mishra
Trip Overview
This 41.8-mile drive from Duvall, WA to Federal Way, WA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-405, I-5, and WA 520, making it a familiar Pacific Northwest driving experience. Given its short duration and focus on major roadways, you won't need to split this into multiple days. It's a practical transit between two points within the same Pacific Coast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 14.8 mi | 18m |
| I 5 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| WA 520 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Novelty Hill Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Pacific Highway South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 124th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Avondale Road Northeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 14.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duvall, WA and Federal Way, WA.
1
Start on Southwest Stewart Street
48 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southwest Stewart Street
2
Turn left onto WA 203
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Northeast
3
Continue on WA 203
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
4
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 124th Street
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northeast 124th Street
5
Continue on Northeast 124th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 124th Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto West Snoqualmie Valley Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Snoqualmie Valley Road Northeast
7
Turn right onto Northeast Novelty Hill Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Northeast Novelty Hill Road
Use the right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Novelty Hill Road
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northeast Novelty Hill Road
9
Continue on Northeast Novelty Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Novelty Hill Road
10
Turn left onto Avondale Road Northeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Avondale Road Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Avondale Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Avondale Road
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on WA 520
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
WA 520
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Northeast 40th Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto WA 520
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 520
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 405
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 5
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 147
Toward South 272nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto South 272nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 272nd Street
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto WA 99; WA 509
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway South
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Turn left onto South 312th Street
209 ft
·
9 sec
·
South 312th Street
24
Turn right
24 ft
·
1 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Duvall, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Avondale Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Avondale Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 40th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Northeast 40th Street
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Renton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
7
38.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward South 272nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 147
Toward South 272nd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.75 one way
$17.50 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $9.17 | $18.35 |
| premium | $5.77 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Late night in Federal Way on Sunday
Local time
3:20 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
20 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
1h 1m 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?
Expect a highway-centric experience for about 65% of this 41.8-mile trip. You'll encounter stretches of fast-paced driving, including a notable 14.8-mile segment on I-405 without significant interruptions. The nature of the roads is predominantly interstate, meaning you'll be navigating major arterials designed for efficient travel. While not a scenic tour, the focus is on covering ground effectively, transitioning from one major Washington State highway to another.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near Avondale Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.8 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (Avondale Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: 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 1h 1m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on I 405. 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 9.2 miles (Avondale Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: 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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