Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Federal Way, WA
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Norwood Village, WA
William Jacobs
This straightforward 23.1-mile drive from Federal Way, WA to Norwood Village, WA takes about 35 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. Primarily utilizing I-405 and I-5, with a section on Pacific Highway South, this route focuses on efficient travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Pacific Coast region. The highway-focused profile means you'll be covering ground quickly, making it an ideal choice when you want to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You won't need to worry about overnight stays on this short hop.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| I 5 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Pacific Highway South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 124th Avenue Southeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 272nd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 128th Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Factoria Boulevard Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Coal Creek Parkway Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 43 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~7,306 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~802 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Norwood Village, WA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto South 312th Street
Turn right onto WA 99
Turn right onto South 272nd Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 405
Take the exit
Turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Turn left onto 124th Avenue Southeast
Continue on Southeast 38th Street
Turn left onto Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Continue on Richards Road
Turn sharp left onto Southeast 32nd Street
Turn right onto 128th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto Southeast 25th Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 20.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I-5 North: Seattle
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.91 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| premium | $6.08 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Federal Way on Wednesday
Local time
4:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 12:07PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Afternoon in Norwood Village on Wednesday
Local time
4:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 12:07PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a highway-focused experience for this drive, with 73% of the journey on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.6 miles along I-405, allowing for consistent speed. You'll transition between I-405 and I-5, experiencing typical freeway driving conditions. Pacific Highway South offers a brief change of pace before you likely rejoin the main arteries. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently rather than offering winding scenic detours.
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 3.2 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 23.1 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 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
499 ft
Total Descent
689 ft
Highest Point
465 ft
Elevation Range
424 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Federal Way, WA and Norwood Village, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue and Factoria Boulevard Southeast.
Bellevue
Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Founded 1929
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.1 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 (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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