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Trip from Federal Way, WA to Tulalip, 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 24m

Distance

62.1 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Tulalip, WA, WA

Tulalip, WA

Alok Sharma

Trip Overview

This straightforward 62.1-mile drive from Federal Way, WA, to Tulalip, WA, will take about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, the route primarily utilizes I-5, making it a highway-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this is an economical option for getting between these two points in the Pacific Coast region. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a consistent pace throughout. This trip is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip without the need for an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 51.7 mi 1h 4m
Marine Drive Northeast 6.5 mi 12m
Pacific Highway South 2.5 mi 4m
South 272nd Street 0.7 mi 1m
4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
South 312th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Marine Drive — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 5 — 51.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Tulalip, WA.

1

Start on this road

24 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto South 312th Street

158 ft · 7 sec · South 312th Street
3

Turn right onto WA 99

2.5 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway South
4

Turn right onto South 272nd Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 272nd Street
Use the right lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I-5 North: Seattle Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 5

52 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 199 Toward WA 528 East: Marysville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto WA 528

471 ft · 11 sec · 4th Street
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on Marine Drive Northeast

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Marine Drive Northeast
10

Enter roundabout onto Marine Drive Northeast

140 ft · 2 sec · Marine Drive Northeast
11

Continue on Marine Drive Northeast

6.2 mi · 11 min · Marine Drive Northeast
12

Arrive at destination

Marine Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in King County, Washington, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shoreline, WA

31 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

Seattle, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shoreline, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Federal Way, 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.5 — 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

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | South 272nd Street

Turn right onto South 272nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I-5 North: Seattle

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I-5 North: Seattle
7
55.3 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward WA 528 East: Marysville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 199 Toward WA 528 East: Marysville
7
55.5 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | WA 528 / 4th Street

Turn left onto WA 528 / 4th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.00 one way

$25.99 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $13.63 $27.26
premium $5.77 $14.10 $28.20
diesel $5.61 $13.71 $27.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.6 0 $6.52 $2.98
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.43 $2.48
EV Truck/SUV 24.8 0 $8.69 $3.97

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Federal Way, WA

Morning in Federal Way on Sunday

Local time

7:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Sunny

SW 6 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Destination

Tulalip, WA

Morning in Tulalip on Sunday

Local time

7:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

58°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

2 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

1h 24m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway driving, with 83% of the journey on major interstates and highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 51.7 miles on I-5, providing a consistent and fast-paced experience. While the majority is on the interstate, you'll also navigate sections of Marine Drive Northeast and Pacific Highway South, which may offer slight variations in scenery and speed. Overall, expect a predictable and efficient drive with minimal interruptions.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.7 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Marine Drive Northeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 312th Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 312th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (South 272nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting 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 24m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.7 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 2.5 miles (South 272nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tulalip, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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