How far is Ilwaco, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Ilwaco, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ilwaco and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ilwaco and Tacoma.
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Start on 1st Avenue North
16 m · 9 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto Spruce Street East
2300 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street East
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Turn slight left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
3249 ft · 58 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
29.6 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto State Route 107
7.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 107
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1923 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway
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Continue straight
21.1 mi · 26 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
2818 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 33 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 Ilwaco and Tacoma.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
29.6 mi · 00h 43m
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 Ilwaco 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 Ilwaco to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Montesano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Ilwaco and 70.3 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.80 one way or $51.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Ilwaco and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Montesano
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 Montesano.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ilwaco and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 99.88 mi (160.74 km).
#1 Ilwaco
City in Pacific County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,006 |
| Coordinates | 46.3089900, -124.0432100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $25.80 | $51.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.95 | $53.90 |
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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