Origin
Issaquah, WA
Late night in Issaquah on Sunday
Local time
3:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Issaquah, 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
43m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Issaquah, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.9-mile drive from Issaquah, WA to Federal Way, WA should take you about 43 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, with 82% of the journey being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, which is quite budget-friendly for a trip of this nature. The route stays within the Pacific Coast region and the state of Washington, offering a quick connection between two points. Its short distance means you won't need to worry about overnight stays, providing flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| I 90 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| I 5 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Pacific Highway South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Sunset Way | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 272nd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 312th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Issaquah, WA and Federal Way, WA.
1
Start on East Sunset Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunset Way
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 90 West
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 90
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 405
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 5
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 147
Toward South 272nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto South 272nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 272nd Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto WA 99; WA 509
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway South
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left onto South 312th Street
209 ft
·
9 sec
·
South 312th Street
13
Turn right
24 ft
·
1 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 90 West
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett
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 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 405 South: Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
6
19.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Portland
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
$6.47 one way
$12.93 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
3:32 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
10 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
43m 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-focused experience for the majority of this 30.9-mile trip. With 82% of the drive on interstates like I-405, I-90, and I-5, you'll encounter consistent speeds and straightforward navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles on I-405. This route is characterized by its efficiency, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss. While not particularly scenic, it's a functional drive that prioritizes speed and directness, typical of urban corridor travel.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Issaquah, WA to Federal Way, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Everett along the way.
Everett
8.3 mi in
|
~11m
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 43m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 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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