Where is Federal Way, Washington, USA?

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Where is Federal Way Located? - Federal Way is a city located in the King County of Washington, United States. Federal Way lies between 40.4248665 Degrees North latitudes and 111.7979285 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Federal Way, Washington

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Where is Federal Way Located?

Federal Way is a city located in the King County of Washington, United States. Federal Way lies between 40.4248665 Degrees North latitudes and 111.7979285 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Federal Way city is 101030 people and the city has a total area of 22.3 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Federal Way, Washington Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityFederal Way
CountyKing County
StateWashington
State CapitalOlympia
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude47.3223° N
Longitude122.3126° W
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Land Area22.46 sq mi
Water Area0.67 sq mi
Total Area23.13 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)101,030 (2020 Census)
Population Density4,498 per sq mi
ZIP Codes98003, 98023, 98063, 98093
Area Code253
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code53-23515
Congressional District10th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Federal Way, Washington

  • Kent, Washington — 8 mi North
  • Auburn, Washington — 8 mi East
  • Des Moines, Washington — 5 mi North
  • Tacoma, Washington — 10 mi South
  • Fife, Washington — 7 mi South
  • Milton, Washington — 4 mi Southeast
  • Algona, Washington — 7 mi East
  • Pacific, Washington — 9 mi East
  • SeaTac, Washington — 11 mi North
  • Renton, Washington — 18 mi North

Driving Distances from Federal Way, Washington

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Des MoinesWashington510 min
KentWashington815 min
AuburnWashington815 min
FifeWashington712 min
TacomaWashington1018 min
SeaTacWashington1118 min
RentonWashington1825 min
BellevueWashington2535 min
SeattleWashington2835 min
OlympiaWashington3645 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Federal Way, Washington

CategoryInformation
Airport NameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA CodeSEA
PortPort of Tacoma (nearby)
Major HighwaysInterstate 5, State Route 18, State Route 99 (Pacific Highway South)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak station in the city; nearby stations at Tacoma and Tukwila. Federal Way Downtown Link light rail station is under development.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceKing County Metro, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit Express
  • Interstate 5 - Main north-south interstate connecting Federal Way with Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia and Portland.
  • State Route 18 - Major east-west highway linking the city with Auburn, Maple Valley and Interstate 90.
  • State Route 99 (Pacific Highway South) - Important commercial corridor serving businesses, shopping centers and nearby communities.
  • South 320th Street - Primary arterial connecting Interstate 5 with downtown Federal Way and retail districts.

What are top Places to Visit in Federal Way, Washington

Landmark NameType
Pacific Bonsai MuseumMuseum
Rhododendron Species Botanical GardenBotanical Garden
Dash Point State ParkState Park
Wild Waves Theme & Water ParkAmusement Park
Celebration ParkCommunity Park
The Commons at Federal WayShopping Center
West Hylebos Wetlands ParkNature Preserve
Poverty BayScenic Waterfront
Dumas Bay CentreConference & Recreation Center
Steel Lake ParkCity Park

Colleges and Universities in Federal Way, Washington

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Highline CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce education
University of Washington TacomaPublicUniversityResearch and professional programs
Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts education
Federal Way Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictComprehensive public education

Waterbodies in Federal Way, Washington

Puget Sound, Poverty Bay, Steel Lake, Mirror Lake, Lake Killarney, West Hylebos Creek, Dumas Bay, Hylebos Waterway

Golf Courses in Federal Way, Washington

Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club, Jefferson Park Golf Course, North Shore Golf Course, Riverbend Golf Complex, Auburn Golf Course, Lake Spanaway Golf Course

Federal Way, Washington — Key Historical Facts

  • Federal Way developed during the early twentieth century along the historic Federal Highway, from which the city takes its name.
  • The community remained largely rural until the construction of Interstate 5 accelerated residential and commercial growth after the 1950s.
  • Federal Way officially incorporated as a city in 1990, becoming one of Washington's largest incorporated municipalities.
  • The city gained regional recognition through attractions such as Wild Waves Theme & Water Park and the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.
  • Today, Federal Way is an important residential, commercial, and transportation hub between Seattle and Tacoma, known for its diverse population, parks, and waterfront access.

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