Cities Near Federal Way
Cities near Federal Way, Washington: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Kent, Tacoma, Burien. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Federal Way, Washington is Kent, about 5 mi (9 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 5 mi / 9 km | 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tacoma | 8 mi / 13 km | 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Burien | 10 mi / 17 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| South Hill | 13 mi / 20 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Seattle | 20 mi / 32 km | 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Sammamish | 25 mi / 40 km | 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shoreline | 30 mi / 48 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Olympia | 34 mi / 55 km | 1 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Everett | 46 mi / 73 km | 1 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Victoria | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Federal Way
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Kent, Tacoma, Burien, South Hill, Seattle. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Federal Way include Kent, Tacoma, Burien, South Hill, Seattle. The closest is Kent, about 5 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.