How far is Lochsloy, WA from Tacoma, WA?

The driving distance from Lochsloy, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.48 mi
01h 21m
Flight
58.42 mi
94.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.42 mi
Kilometers
94.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.48 mi
Kilometers
116.64 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tacoma
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 AM PDT
Return by in Lochsloy
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lochsloy
2026-04-19T00:19
Arrive Tacoma
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lochsloy
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Seattle
WA

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

From Lochsloy
36.2 mi
00h 40m
To Tacoma
36.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lochsloy and Tacoma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lochsloy and Tacoma.

  1. 1

    Start on 61st Street Northeast

    64 m · 14 sec · 61st Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 92

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 92

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 92

    25 m · 5 sec · State Route 92

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 92

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    30 m · 2 sec · State Route 92

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    2963 ft · 1 min · State Route 92

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 9

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    38 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    559 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 204

    11 m · 1 sec · State Route 204

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 204

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 204

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 2 West: Everett

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue

    717 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 7 South, I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome

    785 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome Station

    102 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 705 North: City Center

    2087 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    1554 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward A Street, City Center

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue

    1048 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on South 15th Street

    1462 ft · 60 sec · South 15th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South

    1516 ft · 49 sec · Tacoma Avenue South

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    13 m · 2 sec · South 11th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lochsloy and Tacoma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
60 mi · 83%
State Route 92
4.26 mi · 6%
US 2 West
2.27 mi · 3%
State Route 204
2.19 mi · 3%
State Route 9
1.74 mi · 2%
I 705 North
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

59.4 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seattle
00h 40m from Lochsloy
Leave By
3:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Lochsloy 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 Lochsloy to Tacoma?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Lochsloy and 36.3 miles from Tacoma.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.40 one way or $26.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lochsloy and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.

Stop Ideas Near Seattle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Seattle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.

RAIL

King Street Station

1 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

2 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lochsloy and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 58.42 mi (94.02 km).

Lochsloy

#1 Lochsloy

Census designated place

Population2,533
Coordinates48.0514900, -122.0320800
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Tacoma

#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: 61st Street Northeast (-122.032096, 48.051304)
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $13.40
Round trip
$26.79
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.40 $26.79
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.25 $28.50
Premium $5.77 $14.77 $29.55
Diesel $5.47 $14.00 $27.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lochsloy and Tacoma. The current time is 00:19:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.