Origin
Federal Way, WA
Evening in Federal Way on Thursday
Local time
7:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Federal Way, WA to Tukwila, WA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tukwila, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Tukwila, WA covers 13.1 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 312th Street, Pacific Highway South, South 272nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 13.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 312th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Tukwila, WA is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Federal Way, WA to Tukwila, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 312th Street | — | — |
| Pacific Highway South | — | — |
| South 272nd Street | — | — |
| I-5 North | — | — |
| I 405 North | — | — |
| WA 181 South | — | — |
| West Valley Highway | — | — |
| Interurban Avenue South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 312th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Tukwila, WA.
1
Start on the route
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto South 312th Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
South 312th Street
3
Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway South
4
Turn right onto South 272nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 272nd Street
5
Take the ramp left toward I-5 North: Seattle
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I-5 North: Seattle
6
Merge slight left
6.9 mi
·
8 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
9
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward WA 181 South: Tukwila, West Valley Highway
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
WA 181 South: Tukwila, West Valley Highway
11
Turn left onto West Valley Highway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Valley Highway
12
Continue on Interurban Avenue South
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Interurban Avenue South
13
Turn left onto South 141st Place
446 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 141st Place
14
Continue on 58th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
58th Avenue South
15
Turn right onto South 144th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 144th Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.48 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.88 | $5.75 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.97 | $5.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tukwila, WA
Evening in Tukwila on Thursday
Local time
7:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Tukwila, WA covers 13.1 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 312th Street, Pacific Highway South, South 272nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Federal Way, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Tukwila, WA is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Federal Way, WA to Tukwila, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Federal Way, WA to Tukwila, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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