Stretching 141.4 miles from Felida to Federal Way, this journey through the Pacific Coast region takes approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes to complete. Because the route clocks in at under three hours, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $30 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating via Northwest 122nd Street, Northwest 36th Avenue, and Northwest Seward Road, you will find this is a straightforward local transit rather than a major interstate trek. Whether you are traveling for business or visiting family, this drive offers a manageable pace for those looking to reach their destination efficiently within a single afternoon.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.7 miles from Felida, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
133.7 mi
2h 32m
Northwest 179th Street
2.1 mi
3m
Northwest 41st Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Northwest Seward Road
0.9 mi
1m
Northwest 36th Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
South 320th Street
0.8 mi
2m
Pacific Highway South
0.5 mi
<1m
Northeast 179th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 133.7 mi, about 2h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Felida, WA and Federal Way, WA.
1
Start on Northwest 34th Avenue
205 ft·9 sec·Northwest 34th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northwest 122nd Street
452 ft·21 sec·Northwest 122nd Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 36th Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Northwest 36th Avenue
4
Continue on Northwest Seward Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Northwest Seward Road
5
Continue on Northwest 41st Avenue
1.3 mi·2 min·Northwest 41st Avenue
6
Turn right onto Northwest 179th Street
2.1 mi·3 min·Northwest 179th Street
7
Continue on Northeast 179th Street
0.4 mi·55 sec·Northeast 179th Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 5 North: SeattleUse the left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
124 mi·2 hr 19 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
10 mi·12 min·I 5
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Exit 143Toward Federal Way, South 320th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto South 320th Street
0.8 mi·2 min·South 320th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto WA 99
0.5 mi·55 sec·Pacific Highway South
14
Turn right onto South 312th Street
158 ft·5 sec·South 312th Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right
24 ft·1 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this 2 hour and 22 minute route relies entirely on local roads, flexibility is your greatest advantage. Plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours, as the reliance on surface streets like Northwest Seward Road means congestion can impact your travel time more than it would on a highway. You won't have a singular longest stretch to worry about, so take the opportunity to pace your drive comfortably. Keep your $30 fuel budget in mind before you head out, as local stops may have varying prices compared to interstate stations. A helpful tip for this specific route is to keep your GPS active and ready, as the turn-heavy nature of the roads requires constant navigation compared to a simple interstate commute.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.7 miles from Felida, WA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.7 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Federal Way, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Felida, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Felida, WA
This is one driving day of about 141.4 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Felida, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 133.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 140.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Northwest 36th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 36th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
5.8 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Seattle
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
6
129.7 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
139.7 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward Federal Way, South 320th Street
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.
Exit 143
Toward Federal Way, South 320th Street
6
140.1 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|South 320th Street
Turn left onto South 320th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.59 one way
$59.19 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$31.04
$62.07
premium
$5.77
$32.11
$64.22
diesel
$5.61
$31.22
$62.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.4
0
$14.85
$6.79
Efficient EV
35.4
0
$12.37
$5.66
EV Truck/SUV
56.6
0
$19.80
$9.05
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (65% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Felida, WA
Night
in Felida on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Federal Way, WA
Night
in Federal Way on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 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
2h 47m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 141.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that prioritizes surface streets over high-speed transit. With a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 141.4-mile trip navigating local roads rather than cruising along a major interstate. This personality makes for a more engaged driving experience, as you will need to focus on turns and intersections rather than maintaining a steady highway pace. The route avoids the monotony of long, straight stretches, instead offering a series of turns that keep you attentive behind the wheel. Because you are avoiding major highways, you can anticipate a drive that feels more connected to the local infrastructure of Washington.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 133.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Northwest 179th Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 36th Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
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 141.4 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: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 36th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 129.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 141.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 133.7 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 36th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 129.7 miles (I 5): 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.
