How far is Lakewood, WA from Tacoma, WA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lakewood and Tacoma is 6.6 miles (10.62 km).
Flight distance from Lakewood, WA to Tacoma, WA is 6.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lakewood, Washington to Tacoma, Washington is: 10.39 miles (16.72 km) by car.
Driving from Lakewood to Tacoma will take approximately 00 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Lakewood
The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington. It is located on Puget Sound in the Tacoma metropolitan area. Lakewood is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lakewood Center for the Arts and the Lakewood Public Library.
| Population | 59829 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°10'18"N 122°31'6"W |
| Latitude | 47.1717600 |
| Longitude | -122.5184600 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington. It is located on Puget Sound in the western part of the state. Tacoma is known for its maritime history, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum.
| Population | 219945 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°15'10"N 122°26'39"W |
| Latitude | 47.2528800 |
| Longitude | -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tacoma: South 11th Street (-122.444267,47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lakewood and Tacoma
The distance between Lakewood and Tacoma is 17 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 11 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lakewood and Tacoma. The current time is 03:51:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.39 liters (0.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lakewood and Tacoma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lakewood to Tacoma is $1.74 (diesel $2).
Washington gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.74 | $5.02 | $5.21 | $5.47 |
| Total | $1.74 | $1.84 | $1.91 | $2 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Washington ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.740 (Diesel $5.467) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lakewood and Tacoma (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
