How far is Enumclaw, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Enumclaw, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enumclaw and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enumclaw and Tacoma.
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Start on the route
92 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Initial Avenue
127 m · 16 sec · Initial Avenue
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Turn right onto Cole Street
2313 ft · 43 sec · Cole Street
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Turn right onto Enumclaw Buckley Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Enumclaw Buckley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East
29 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East
1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East
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Continue on Elhi Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Elhi Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 410 East
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 410 East
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South, WA 161 North, WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Tacoma, Puyallup
3255 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, Tacoma
2425 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto River Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · River Road
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Continue on Bay Street
1521 ft · 37 sec · Bay Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 5 South: Olympia, Portland
1993 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 56 sec
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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 Enumclaw 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.
Enumclaw Buckley Road
Turn right onto Enumclaw Buckley Road
7.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Enumclaw 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 Enumclaw to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Enumclaw and 14.8 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Enumclaw and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Sumner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sumner.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enumclaw and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 21.51 mi (34.61 km).
#1 Enumclaw
City in Washington state, USA
| Population | 12,548 |
| Coordinates | 47.2042700, -121.9915000 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
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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