How far is Davenport, WA from Tacoma, WA?

The driving distance from Davenport, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
271.6 mi
04h 30m
Flight
202.51 mi
325.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.51 mi
Kilometers
325.91 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.6 mi
Kilometers
437.09 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tacoma
Tue, May 12, 9:35 PM PDT
Return by in Davenport
Wed, May 13, 2:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davenport
2026-05-12T17:04
Arrive Tacoma
Tue, May 12, 9:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davenport
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Davenport
138.2 mi
02h 15m
To Tacoma
133.4 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Morgan Street

    1892 ft · 59 sec · Morgan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 28

    12.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 28

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto North 3rd Street

    2531 ft · 56 sec · North 3rd Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sherlock Street

    559 ft · 11 sec · East Sherlock Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    615 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Coal Creek Road

    2059 ft · 50 sec · South Coal Creek Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Harrington-Tokio Road North

    14.6 mi · 18 min · Harrington-Tokio Road North

  9. 9

    Continue on North Hills Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Hills Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Danekas Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Danekas Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2166 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 18

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 7 South, I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome

    785 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome Station

    102 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 705 North: City Center

    2087 ft · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    1554 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward A Street, City Center

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue

    1048 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on South 15th Street

    1462 ft · 60 sec · South 15th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South

    1516 ft · 49 sec · Tacoma Avenue South

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    13 m · 2 sec · South 11th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Danekas Road
206 mi · 76%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 10%
Harrington-Tokio Road North
14.6 mi · 5%
State Highway 28
12.2 mi · 5%
I 5 South
8.04 mi · 3%
North Hills Road
3.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Danekas Road

Keep slight left

195 mi · 03h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
202.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 15m from Davenport
Leave By
7:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Davenport and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km) and usually takes 04h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.2 miles from Davenport and 133.4 miles from Tacoma.

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

The direct path is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.13 one way or $100.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Davenport and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 202.51 mi (325.91 km).

Davenport

#1 Davenport

City in Washington, USA

Population1,756
Coordinates47.6540500, -118.1499700
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Tacoma

#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgan Street (-118.14997, 47.654036)
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.28 L · about $50.13
Round trip
$100.26
19.16 gal · 72.56 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $50.13 $100.26
Mid-grade $5.57 $53.33 $106.66
Premium $5.77 $55.29 $110.57
Diesel $5.47 $52.37 $104.75

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Davenport and Tacoma. The current time is 17:04:11.

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.