How far is Tracyton, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Tracyton, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tracyton and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tracyton and Federal Way.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto May Street Northwest
759 ft · 15 sec · May Street Northwest
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Continue on Northwest Riddell Road
765 ft · 19 sec · Northwest Riddell Road
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Turn right onto Tracyton Beach Road Northwest
1.7 mi · 3 min · Tracyton Beach Road Northwest
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Continue on Lebo Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Lebo Boulevard
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Turn left onto Juniper Street
158 m · 14 sec · Juniper Street
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Continue on Callahan Drive
832 ft · 30 sec · Callahan Drive
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Turn straight onto Warren Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1.5 km · 3 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto North Callow Avenue
2665 ft · 1 min · North Callow Avenue
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Continue on Charleston Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Charleston Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward Charleston Boulevard
2804 ft · 53 sec · Charleston Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 3 South: Shelton
2532 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West
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Continue on West State Route 16
915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16
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Continue on State Highway 16
26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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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 Tracyton and Federal Way.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 16
Continue on State Highway 16
26.5 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Tracyton and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tracyton to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Tracyton and 24.4 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.00 one way or $18.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Tracyton and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Lakewood City Hall
Tacoma Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tracyton and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 25.46 mi (40.98 km).
#1 Tracyton
Census designated place
| Population | 5,233 |
| Coordinates | 47.6089800, -122.6551400 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.58 | $19.15 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.40 | $18.81 |
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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