How far is Federal Way, WA from Tacoma, WA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Federal Way and Tacoma is 7.82 miles (12.58 km).
Flight distance from Federal Way, WA to Tacoma, WA is 7.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Federal Way, Washington to Tacoma, Washington is: 12.72 miles (20.47 km) by car.
Driving from Federal Way to Tacoma will take approximately 00 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington. It is located in the western part of the county. Federal Way is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Federal Way Community Center and the Federal Way Museum of History.
| Population | 96307 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°19'20"N 122°18'45"W |
| Latitude | 47.3223200 |
| Longitude | -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington. It is located on Puget Sound in the western part of the state. Tacoma is known for its maritime history, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum.
| Population | 219945 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°15'10"N 122°26'39"W |
| Latitude | 47.2528800 |
| Longitude | -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tacoma: South 11th Street (-122.444267,47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time Between Federal Way and Tacoma
The distance between Federal Way and Tacoma is 20 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 13 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 Federal Way and Tacoma. The current time is 01:49:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 25 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 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 10 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 1.7 liters (0.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Federal Way and Tacoma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Federal Way to Tacoma is $2.13 (diesel $2.45).
Washington gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.74 | $5.02 | $5.21 | $5.47 |
| Total | $2.13 | $2.25 | $2.34 | $2.45 |
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 (in Washington ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.740 (Diesel $5.467) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Federal Way and Tacoma (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
