How far is Forks, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Forks, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clallam County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forks and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forks and Tacoma.
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Start on South Forks Avenue
55.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South Forks Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Lauridsen Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Lauridsen Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Race Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Race Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
35.9 mi · 54 min · East 1st Street
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Take the exit right
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104
700 ft · 10 sec · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104
31 m · 1 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104
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Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge
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Take the exit slight right
617 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West
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Continue on West State Route 16
915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16
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Continue on State Highway 16
26.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 16
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Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue
1173 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
1982 ft · 54 sec
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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 Forks and Tacoma.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Forks Avenue
Start on South Forks Avenue
55.4 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Forks and Partly Sunny near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forks to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Sequim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Forks and 82.6 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 10:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.19 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Forks and Partly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Sequim
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 Sequim.
Stanwood station
Edmonds station
Everett Station
Skagit Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forks and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 102.47 mi (164.91 km).
#1 Forks
City in Clallam County, Washington
| Population | 3,914 |
| Coordinates | 47.9503600, -124.3854900 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $30.19 | $60.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $32.12 | $64.24 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $31.54 | $63.09 |
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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