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Tukwila Washington Map

Explore Tukwila, Washington, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Tukwila, Washington

How to Use This Tukwila, Washington Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Tukwila, Washington. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Washington or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Tukwila.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Tukwila
State	Washington (WA)
County	King County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	47.476289
Longitude	-122.27574
Population	21,798
Density	916.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	98168, 98108
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Seattle
School District	Tukwila School District

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About Tukwila, Washington

Tukwila is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 21,798. The population density is 916.3 people per km². Tukwila is located at 47.4763°N, 122.2757°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Tukwila is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98168, 98108.

Tukwila commands a landscape defined by the persistent, silver flow of the Duwamish River as it carves a path toward the sea. It lies 1.7 miles south-southwest of Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA (from Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA: bearing 213°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-southeast of Seattle. The earth here holds a quiet moisture, reflecting the pale, literate grey of the sky that lingers over the valley floor. To the east, the distant, snow-dusted silhouette of the Cascade Range marks the horizon, standing as a silent sentinel over the lowlands. Residents find solace in the green quiet of Hazelnut Park, a small, verdant refuge that offers a pause from the surrounding rush. Even though the open tides of Fauntleroy Cove remain seven miles away, the cool, salt-tinged air often drifts inland, softening the edges of the afternoon light.

Tukwila grew from the humble, muddy banks of the river into a vital intersection of commerce and movement that powers the modern economy. Early settlers recognized the utility of the valley, and today that legacy persists through a sprawling network of industry, retail, and logistical hubs that sustain the region. The rhythm of daily life is dictated by the hum of transit and the steady pulse of distribution centers that keep the local economy in constant motion. While the quietude of May Valley lies six miles to the east, the central corridors of Tukwila vibrate with the industrious energy of a hardworking populace. This is a place where the necessity of labor meets the ambition of growth, shaping a distinct identity that is tethered to both its historical roots and its future potential.

Tukwila possesses a cultural character defined by its remarkable diversity and the intersection of many different walks of life. Visitors often wander through the local landscape, perhaps venturing toward the Barnes Creek Nature Trail to find a moment of stillness away from the urban sprawl. The community celebrates its heritage through various seasonal gatherings, though the quiet, contemplative nature of the people often outweighs the desire for loud public spectacle. Notable figures like the musician Jimi Hendrix spent formative years in the region, leaving an imprint on the creative spirit that still haunts the local air. Whether one is watching the water of Lake Washington reflect the dimming sun or navigating the busy streets, Tukwila remains a place of unexpected depth and persistent, understated grace.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ripple Affect (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 253° W
Foster Golf Links (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 044° NE
North Seatac Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 272° W
Black River Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 095° E
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 282° W
Earlington Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 092° E
Interim Computer Museum (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 145° SE
Terrace Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 010° N
Memorial Stone (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 008° N
Space Needle of Renton (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 071° E
Renton Airport Dedicated Clayton Scott Field (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 078° E
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 341° N
Burien Dance Theatre (Arts Centre) — 3.0 mi, 257° W
Apollo Command Module 007A (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 342° N
Gemini Capsule (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 342° N
Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 083° E
Railroad Car (Historic Ruins) — 3.3 mi, 240° SW
Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 308° NW
Connections Musuem (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 334° NW
Koplin Del Rio Gallery (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 339° N
The Seattle Light Room (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 003° N
The Royal Room (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 356° N
Maury Island Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 7.1 mi, 215° SW
Saltwater (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 194° S
Lower Green River (State Park) — 11.3 mi, 163° S
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 18.2 mi, 085° E · 1.3M acres

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