How far is Barberton, WA from Tacoma, WA?

The driving distance from Barberton, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 133.6 miles (215 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.58 mi
02h 13m
Flight
108.02 mi
173.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.02 mi
Kilometers
173.84 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.58 mi
Kilometers
214.98 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tacoma
Wed, Apr 15, 5:06 AM PDT
Return by in Barberton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barberton
2026-04-15T02:52
Arrive Tacoma
Wed, Apr 15, 5:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barberton
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Barberton
66.4 mi
01h 06m
To Tacoma
67.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barberton and Tacoma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barberton and Tacoma.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 99th Street

    26 m · 8 sec · Northeast 99th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 72nd Avenue

    1699 ft · 32 sec · Northeast 72nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast Andresen Road

    2543 ft · 52 sec · Northeast Andresen Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway

    2827 ft · 1 min · Northeast Padden Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 205 North: Seattle

    2360 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    123.4 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street

    1248 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall

    1086 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    1655 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    2562 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue

    2552 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Sprague Ramp

    1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp

  14. 14

    Continue on South Sprague Avenue

    2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barberton and Tacoma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
128 mi · 96%
WA 16 West
1.24 mi · 1%
South 11th Street
0.89 mi · 1%
South Sprague Avenue
0.56 mi
Northeast Padden Parkway
0.54 mi
Sprague Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 06m from Barberton
Leave By
2:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Barberton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tacoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barberton to Tacoma?

The road trip is about 133.6 miles (215 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Barberton and 67.2 miles from Tacoma.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.65 one way or $49.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Barberton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tacoma.

Stop Ideas Near Napavine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Napavine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Napavine.

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barberton and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 108.02 mi (173.84 km).

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#1 Barberton

Barberton is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.6931700, -122.5989900
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Tacoma

#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 99th Street (-122.59899, 45.693183)
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.84 L · about $24.65
Round trip
$49.29
9.42 gal · 35.68 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.65 $49.29
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.22 $52.44
Premium $5.77 $27.18 $54.36
Diesel $5.47 $25.75 $51.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Barberton and Tacoma. The current time is 02:52:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.