SeaTac Safety Rest Area Northbound – I-5
I-5 northbound travelers near Federal Way in King County, Washington, can pull in at SeaTac Safety Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 22 spaces. The next northbound stop is Smokey Point Safety Rest Area – Northbound, 67 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-5 Northbound
Smokey Point Safety Rest Area – Northbound67 mi ahead by the mile markers · Washington · Mile marker 207.25Previous northbound stop: Scatter Creek Safety Rest Area – Northbound · 50 mi back by the mile markers
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
SeaTac Safety Rest Area is a stop for northbound travelers on I-5 near Federal Way in Washington. Closures are announced by the Washington Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.
Location and driving direction
This is the northbound facility on I-5, near Federal Way in King County. It is listed near mile marker 140.5. Driving northbound, the rest area comes after exit 138 and before exit 142A. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
If you would rather drive on, Smokey Point Safety Rest Area – Northbound is the next listed stop, around 67 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 22 truck parking spaces.
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Parking rules
Washington allows 8 hours in any 24-hour period; commercial vehicles may stay up to one hour beyond their federally required rest period. Camping is prohibited. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: RCW 47.38.020 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 47.271139, -122.314572. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-5 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 5 near Federal Way.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 22 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
How long can I park here?
Washington allows 8 hours in any 24-hour period; commercial vehicles may stay up to one hour beyond their federally required rest period. Camping is prohibited. Posted signs on site apply.
Where is the next rest stop?
Smokey Point Safety Rest Area – Northbound, about 67 miles further along I-5 by the official mile markers.