How far is Steilacoom, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Steilacoom, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Steilacoom and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steilacoom and Federal Way.
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Start on Rainier Street
10 m · 1 sec · Rainier Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Rainier Street
68 m · 5 sec · Rainier Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Rainier Street
2776 ft · 2 min · Rainier Street
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Continue on Steilacoom Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · Steilacoom Boulevard
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Continue on Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left onto South Tacoma Way
1640 ft · 46 sec · South Tacoma Way
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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 Tacoma Mall Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Tacoma Mall Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 74th Street
99 m · 8 sec · South 74th Street
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Continue on South 72nd Street
581 ft · 20 sec · South 72nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
10 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street
1774 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto South 312th Street
48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Steilacoom and Federal Way.
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 North
Keep slight right
10 mi · 00h 13m
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 Steilacoom and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Steilacoom to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 11.7 miles from Steilacoom and 14.1 miles from Federal Way.
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 8.6 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 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.76 one way or $9.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Steilacoom and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.
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 Steilacoom and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 17.21 mi (27.69 km).
#1 Steilacoom
Town in Washington, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 47.1698200, -122.6026300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
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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