How far is Eatonville, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Eatonville, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eatonville and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eatonville and Tacoma.
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Start on Mashell Avenue North
1336 ft · 46 sec · Mashell Avenue North
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Turn right onto Lynch Creek Road East
85 m · 15 sec · Lynch Creek Road East
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue North
3156 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue North
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
2.2 mi · 4 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Turn left onto Eatonville Cutoff Road East
4.7 mi · 8 min · Eatonville Cutoff Road East
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Turn right onto Mountain Highway East
11.3 mi · 17 min · Mountain Highway East
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Continue on Pacific Avenue South
1.6 km · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Turn left onto Cross Base Highway
2139 ft · 48 sec · Cross Base Highway
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Continue on Cross Base Highway
1243 ft · 28 sec · Cross Base Highway
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Turn straight onto Spanaway Loop Road South
3.9 mi · 8 min · Spanaway Loop Road South
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Continue on 116th Street South
1810 ft · 46 sec · 116th Street South
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Continue on Steele Street South
3240 ft · 1 min · Steele Street South
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Take the ramp right toward WA 512 West: Olympia, Tacoma
1253 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1229 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Tacoma, Seattle
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street
1248 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall
1086 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
1655 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
2562 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue
2552 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Continue on South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 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 Eatonville and Tacoma.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mountain Highway East
Turn right onto Mountain Highway East
11.3 mi · 00h 17m
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 Eatonville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eatonville to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Elk Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Eatonville and 17.5 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Eatonville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Plain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City of Puyallup
Tacoma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elk Plain.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
Tukwila station
Centralia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eatonville and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 27.92 mi (44.94 km).
#1 Eatonville
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,026 |
| Coordinates | 46.8673300, -122.2665000 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.98 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
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 19, 2026
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