How far is Tacoma from Federal Way?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Tacoma and Federal Way is 7.82 miles (12.58 km).
Flight distance from Tacoma, WA to Federal Way, WA is 7.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Tacoma, Washington to Federal Way, Washington is: 13.23 miles (21.29 km) by car.
Driving from Tacoma to Federal Way will take approximately 00 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Tacoma
County seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States
| Population | 219945 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°15'10"N 122°26'39"W |
| Latitude | 47.2528800 |
| Longitude | -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Federal Way
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 96307 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°19'20"N 122°18'45"W |
| Latitude | 47.3223200 |
| Longitude | -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Federal Way: (-122.312612,47.32232)
Estimated Travel Time Between Tacoma and Federal Way
The distance between Tacoma and Federal Way is 21 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 14 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Tacoma and Federal Way. The current time is 15:57:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.77 liters (0.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Tacoma and Federal Way.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Tacoma to Federal Way is $1.91 (diesel $2.26).
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 31, 2023.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Tacoma and Federal Way (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
