How far is Fox Island, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Fox Island, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fox Island and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Island and Tacoma.
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Start on 7th Lane
2060 ft · 2 min · 7th Lane
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Turn left onto Fox Drive
2620 ft · 1 min · Fox Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Island Boulevard
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Fox Island Bridge
1952 ft · 48 sec · Fox Island Bridge
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Continue on Warren Drive Northwest
1 mi · 3 min · Warren Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto 70th Avenue Northwest
2617 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 40th Street Northwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 40th Street Northwest
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Continue on Wollochet Drive Northwest
1 mi · 2 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest
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Turn slight right
139 m · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Fillmore Drive Northwest
1427 ft · 31 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest
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Continue on 56th Street Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street Northwest
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Turn straight onto Olympic Drive
3146 ft · 1 min · Olympic Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
1859 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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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 Fox Island 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.
WA 16 East
Merge slight left
7.53 mi · 00h 10m
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 Fox Island and 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 Fox Island to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Artondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Fox Island and 10.3 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fox Island and Chance Light Rain near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Artondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
City of Puyallup
Tacoma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Artondale.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fox Island and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 8.66 mi (13.94 km).
#1 Fox Island
Census designated place in Washington, United States
| Population | 3,633 |
| Coordinates | 47.2514900, -122.6290200 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
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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