How far is Dayton, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Dayton, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Tacoma.
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Start on Patit Road
26 m · 8 sec · Patit Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
10.1 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
44 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2304 ft · 39 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 124
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 124
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Continue on East Second Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Second Street
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Continue on State Route 124
35.5 mi · 53 min · State Route 124
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Turn slight right
4 m · 1 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1036 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
6.6 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 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 Dayton 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 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
85.7 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton 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 Dayton to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Dayton and 133.6 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221 miles (355.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 7:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.19 one way or $108.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Selah
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 Selah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 221.04 mi (355.73 km).
#1 Dayton
Situated in southeastern Washington at an elevation of 1660 feet, this Columbia County seat lies in the foothills of the Blue Mountains along the Touchet River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.3237500, -117.9724400 |
| Altitude | 506 |
| 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: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $5.44 | $54.19 | $108.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $57.02 | $114.04 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $59.59 | $119.18 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $72.70 | $145.40 |
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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