Origin
Federal Way, WA
Late night in Federal Way on Saturday
Local time
12:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Federal Way, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Prairie Ridge, WA
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Federal Way, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA is 20.1 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Valley Freeway and WA 410, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region of Washington state. It's a straightforward connection between two points, useful for local travel or as part of a larger itinerary. Expect a mix of freeway speeds and surface street driving, making it a practical option for a quick hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| WA 410 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| South Peasley Canyon Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South 320th Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| 214th Avenue East | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Prairie Road East | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Elhi Hill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pacific Highway South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 6.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Prairie Ridge, WA.
1
Start on this road
24 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South 312th Street
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 312th Street
3
Turn left onto WA 99
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway South
4
Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South 320th Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
6
Enter roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
7
Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
8
Turn right onto West Valley Highway North
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Valley Highway North
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto 15th Street Southwest
498 ft
·
19 sec
·
15th Street Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Tacoma
11
Merge onto WA 167
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on WA 410
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
WA 410
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on WA 410
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Elhi Hill Road
15
Turn right onto South Prairie Road East
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Prairie Road East
16
Turn right onto 214th Avenue East
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
214th Avenue East
17
Turn right onto 128th Street Court East
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
128th Street Court East
18
Turn left onto 211th Avenue Court East
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
211th Avenue Court East
19
Arrive at destination
211th Avenue Court East
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 312th Street
Turn left onto South 312th Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
West Valley Highway North
Turn right onto West Valley Highway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge onto WA 167 / Valley Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
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.
Toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
5
20 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
211th Avenue Court East
Turn left onto 211th Avenue Court East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.46 round trip
$5.35/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.56 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| premium | $5.76 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Prairie Ridge, WA
Late night in Prairie Ridge on Saturday
Local time
12:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°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
22 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
34m 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?
About 55% of this 20.1-mile drive is on the freeway. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous freeway travel for 6.4 miles on the Valley Freeway. After that, you'll transition to surface roads, specifically WA 410 and South Peasley Canyon Road. The higher highway share means you'll experience some faster speeds and potentially denser exit traffic before shifting to more local road conditions.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Valley Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 312th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (South 312th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (West Valley Highway North): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
654 ft
56 ft
Total Climb
613 ft
Total Descent
424 ft
Highest Point
654 ft
~20.1 mi in
Elevation Range
597 ft
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 Federal Way, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
Yakima
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Federal Way, WA
Full guide →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
- • Wild Waves Theme Park — amusement park and water park in Federal Way, Washington, United States
Arriving in Prairie Ridge, WA
Full guide →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 34m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 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 Prairie Ridge, 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: near the start (South 312th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (West Valley Highway North): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (WA 167 / Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and Mount Rainier National 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 Prairie Ridge, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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