How far is Federal Way, WA from Steilacoom, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Steilacoom, WA is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Steilacoom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Steilacoom.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto 16th Avenue South
2572 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South
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Turn left onto State Route 18
152 m · 14 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
633 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1763 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South 72 Street, South 84 Street
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South 72nd Street, South 84th Street
1729 ft · 49 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tacoma Mall Boulevard
3077 ft · 1 min · Tacoma Mall Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto South Tacoma Way
1440 ft · 37 sec · South Tacoma Way
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
5.3 mi · 11 min · Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
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Turn right onto Puyallup Street
93 m · 10 sec · Puyallup Street
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Turn straight onto Rainier Street
2393 ft · 1 min · Rainier Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rainier Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Steilacoom.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
7.47 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Steilacoom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Steilacoom?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Federal Way and 11.3 miles from Steilacoom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Federal Way and Mostly Sunny near Steilacoom.
Stop Ideas Near Tacoma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Lakewood City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tacoma.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Steilacoom. Straight-line distance: 17.21 mi (27.69 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Steilacoom
Town in Washington, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 47.1698200, -122.6026300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steilacoom (-122.60263, 47.16982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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