How far is Burlington, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Burlington, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Tacoma.
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Start on East Fairhaven Avenue
2469 ft · 2 min · East Fairhaven Avenue
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Turn left onto South Burlington Boulevard
1416 ft · 28 sec · South Burlington Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue
1246 ft · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue
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Continue on State Route 20
1751 ft · 53 sec · State Route 20
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Take the exit left
2476 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
95.6 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 7 South, I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome
785 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome Station
102 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 705 North: City Center
2087 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right
1554 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward A Street, City Center
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue
1048 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on South 15th Street
1462 ft · 60 sec · South 15th Street
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Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South
1516 ft · 49 sec · Tacoma Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
13 m · 2 sec · South 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Tacoma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 20
Merge slight left
95.6 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Burlington and Partly Sunny near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Alderwood Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Burlington and 49.7 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.37 one way or $36.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Burlington and Partly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Alderwood Manor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alderwood Manor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 84.67 mi (136.26 km).
#1 Burlington
City in Skagit County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,543 |
| Coordinates | 48.4756600, -122.3254400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $18.37 | $36.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $19.54 | $39.08 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $20.26 | $40.51 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $19.19 | $38.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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