How far is Camas, WA from Tacoma, WA?

The driving distance from Camas, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.87 mi
02h 24m
Flight
115.12 mi
185.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.12 mi
Kilometers
185.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.87 mi
Kilometers
234.76 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tacoma
Wed, Apr 22, 7:02 PM PDT
Return by in Camas
Wed, Apr 22, 9:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camas
2026-04-22T16:37
Arrive Tacoma
Wed, Apr 22, 7:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camas
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
Toledo
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Camas
72.5 mi
01h 12m
To Tacoma
73.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 3rd Avenue

    41 m · 9 sec · Northeast 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Garfield Street

    808 ft · 33 sec · Northeast Garfield Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast 6th Avenue

    1886 ft · 1 min · Northeast 6th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest 6th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, Alpine Lane

    39 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto WA 14 West: Vancouver, Alpine Lane

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205: Salem, Seattle

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    123.4 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  11. 11

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

    1248 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

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

    1086 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

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

    1655 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

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

    2562 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue

    2552 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sprague Ramp

    1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp

  17. 17

    Continue on South Sprague Avenue

    2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camas 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
134 mi · 92%
WA 14 West
5.88 mi · 4%
WA 16 West
1.24 mi · 1%
Northwest 6th Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
South 11th Street
0.89 mi · 1%
South Sprague Avenue
0.56 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toledo
01h 12m from Camas
Leave By
1:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Camas and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Toledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Camas and 73.4 miles from Tacoma.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 1:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.95 one way or $53.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Camas and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.

Stop Ideas Near Toledo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Toledo, 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 Toledo.

RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

33 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Centennial Station

61 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

81 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camas and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 115.12 mi (185.26 km).

Camas

#1 Camas

City in Clark County, Washington, United States

Population25,981
Coordinates45.5870600, -122.3995400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Tacoma

#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 3rd Avenue (-122.399714, 45.587225)
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.49 L · about $26.95
Round trip
$53.90
10.3 gal · 38.98 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.95 $53.90
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.67 $57.34
Premium $5.77 $29.72 $59.44
Diesel $5.47 $28.16 $56.31

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Camas and Tacoma. The current time is 16:37:31.

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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.