How far is Darrington, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Darrington, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 04m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Darrington and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darrington and Tacoma.
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Start on Seeman Street
1855 ft · 56 sec · Seeman Street
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Continue on State Route 530 Northeast
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 530 Northeast
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Continue on Oso Slide Memorial Highway
23 mi · 33 min · Oso Slide Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Route 530 Northeast
1607 ft · 34 sec · State Route 530 Northeast
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Continue on Talcott Street
629 ft · 13 sec · Talcott Street
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Continue on East Burke Avenue
158 m · 23 sec · East Burke Avenue
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Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue
598 ft · 21 sec · Manhattan Avenue
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Turn right onto East Division Street
918 ft · 25 sec · East Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street
18 m · 2 sec · East Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street
595 ft · 18 sec · East Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
24 m · 2 sec · West Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street
105 m · 11 sec · West Division Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
13 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1661 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
18 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
74.3 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Darrington 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.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
74.3 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Darrington 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 Darrington to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Darrington and 54.3 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 2:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.04 one way or $40.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Darrington and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek
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 Mill Creek.
Everett Station
Edmonds station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Darrington and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 79.56 mi (128.04 km).
#1 Darrington
Town in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,422 |
| Coordinates | 48.2553900, -121.6015100 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $22.10 | $44.21 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $20.94 | $41.88 |
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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