How far is it from Tacoma, WA, to Federal Way, WA, ?

The distance between Tacoma, WA, and Federal Way, WA, is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Tacoma, WA, to Federal Way, WA, ?

The drive from Tacoma, WA, to Federal Way, WA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Tacoma, WA, to Federal Way, WA, ?

The fastest route from Tacoma, WA, to Federal Way, WA, covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Federal Way, WA from Tacoma, WA?

Federal Way, WA lies roughly to the north-east of Tacoma, WA.

Are there charging stations between Tacoma, WA and Federal Way, WA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Tacoma, WA to Federal Way, WA, including BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA) (350 kW); Cafaro SOUTH HILL MALL (PUYALLUP, WA) (350 kW); Kroger Fred Meyer 691 (Gig Harbor, WA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 139.

Tacoma, WA Federal Way, WA

Distance: 13 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Tacoma, WA to Federal Way, WA takes about 25 min via I 5. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 13 mi

This 13-mile run starts with about 22 minutes on South 19th Street. From there, the route follows I-5 and South 336th Street through heavy commuter traffic into Federal Way in south King County.

1 Depart right 39 yd
2 Turn right onto South 19th Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South 1 mi
4 Turn left onto South 21st Street 1 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right 1 mi
8 Keep slightly left 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left 8 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Continue straight 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left onto State Route 18 1 mi
13 Turn right onto 16th Avenue South 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Pacific Highway South 1 mi
15 Turn left onto South 336th Street 1 mi
16 Turn right onto 1st Way South 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto 1st Avenue South 1 mi
18 Turn left onto 1st Lane Southwest 45 yd
19 Arrive straight onto 1st Lane Southwest

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The return trip from Federal Way, WA to Tacoma, WA covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Charging points along the way

139 chargers

BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA)CCS, Type1 · 311 4th. Ave. N. Kent, Washington 98032, Kent, WA, 98032350 kW
Cafaro SOUTH HILL MALL (PUYALLUP, WA)CCS · 3700 S. MERIDIAN, PUYALLUP, WA, 98373350 kW
Kroger Fred Meyer 691 (Gig Harbor, WA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 5502 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335350 kW
Langston LandingCCS · 322 Washington Ave S, Kent, WA, 98032350 kW
LeMay - America's Car MuseumCCS · 2702 E D St, Tacoma, WA, 98421350 kW

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This 13-mile run starts with about 22 minutes on South 19th Street. From there, the route follows I-5 and South 336th Street through heavy commuter traffic into Federal Way in south King County.

Popular destinations close by

Federal Way, WA → Bonney Lake, WA17 mi · 30 min Federal Way, WA → Edgewood, WA8 mi · 20 min Federal Way, WA → Sumner, WA11 mi · 25 min Federal Way, WA → Des Moines, WA7 mi · 20 min Federal Way, WA → Algona, WA8 mi · 15 min Federal Way, WA → Auburn, WA11 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Tacoma, WA, {fromState} to Federal Way, WA, {toState}?: The distance between Tacoma, WA, {fromState} and Federal Way, WA, {toState} is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma, WA, {fromState} to Federal Way, WA, {toState}?: The drive from Tacoma, WA, {fromState} to Federal Way, WA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Tacoma, WA, {fromState} to Federal Way, WA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Tacoma, WA, {fromState} to Federal Way, WA, {toState} covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Federal Way, WA from Tacoma, WA?: Federal Way, WA lies roughly to the north-east of Tacoma, WA.
Are there charging stations between Tacoma, WA and Federal Way, WA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Tacoma, WA to Federal Way, WA, including BOA Kent WA5-119 (Kent, WA) (350 kW); Cafaro SOUTH HILL MALL (PUYALLUP, WA) (350 kW); Kroger Fred Meyer 691 (Gig Harbor, WA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 139.

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