How far is Klahanie, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Klahanie, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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 01h 01m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Klahanie and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Klahanie and Tacoma.
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Start on 249th Avenue Southeast
1345 ft · 1 min · 249th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Klahanie Drive Southeast
1671 ft · 56 sec · Klahanie Drive Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
5 m · 1 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1560 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
32 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
2340 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
25 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Turn left onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
801 ft · 21 sec · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West: Seattle
2438 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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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 Klahanie and Tacoma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Klahanie and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Klahanie to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Tukwila is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Klahanie and 27.2 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Klahanie and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Tukwila
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tukwila.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Klahanie and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 29.97 mi (48.24 km).
#1 Klahanie
This King County, Washington census-designated place is situated on the Eastside of Lake Sammamish.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5709700, -122.0083900 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $5.44 | $9.40 | $18.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $9.89 | $19.79 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $12.62 | $25.23 |
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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