How far is Colfax, WA from Tacoma, WA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Colfax and Tacoma is 240.42 miles (386.91 km).
Flight distance from Colfax, WA to Tacoma, WA is 240.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Colfax to Tacoma with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Colfax, Washington to Tacoma, Washington is: 284.89 miles (458.49 km) by car.
Driving from Colfax to Tacoma will take approximately 04 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Colfax
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 2787 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°52'49"N 117°21'52"W |
| Latitude | 46.8801700 |
| Longitude | -117.3643500 |
| Altitude | 601 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington. It is located on Puget Sound in the western part of the state. Tacoma is known for its maritime history, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum.
| Population | 219945 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°15'10"N 122°26'39"W |
| Latitude | 47.2528800 |
| Longitude | -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tacoma: South 11th Street (-122.444267,47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time Between Colfax and Tacoma
The distance between Colfax and Tacoma is 458 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Colfax and Tacoma. The current time is 02:31:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.05 liters (10.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colfax and Tacoma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colfax to Tacoma is $47.65 (diesel $54.96).
Washington gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.74 | $5.02 | $5.21 | $5.47 |
| Total | $47.65 | $50.42 | $52.38 | $54.96 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Washington ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.740 (Diesel $5.467) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colfax and Tacoma (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
