How far is Lofall, WA from Tacoma, WA?

The driving distance from Lofall, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.82 mi
00h 58m
Flight
39.9 mi
64.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.9 mi
Kilometers
64.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.82 mi
Kilometers
85.01 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tacoma
Thu, Oct 15, 6:22 PM PDT
Return by in Lofall
Thu, Oct 15, 7:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lofall
2026-10-15T17:24
Arrive Tacoma
Thu, Oct 15, 6:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lofall
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
East Port Orchard
WA

Census designated place

From Lofall
25.6 mi
00h 29m
To Tacoma
27.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE
Destination
70°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Lofall Road

    1139 ft · 39 sec · Northwest Lofall Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Lofall Road Northwest

    1 km · 1 min · Lofall Road Northwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pioneer Way Northwest

    2599 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Way Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 3 Northwest

    19.3 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  6. 6

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 16

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue

    1173 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1982 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Sprague Ramp

    1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp

  11. 11

    Continue on South Sprague Avenue

    2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lofall 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 16
26.1 mi · 49%
State Highway 3 Northwest
19.3 mi · 37%
State Highway 3 West
2.06 mi · 4%
South 11th Street
0.89 mi · 2%
Lofall Road Northwest
0.64 mi · 1%
South Sprague Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 16

Continue on State Highway 16

26.1 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Port Orchard
00h 29m from Lofall
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lofall 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 Lofall to Tacoma?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

East Port Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Lofall and 27.2 miles from Tacoma.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.16 one way or $20.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lofall and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.

Stop Ideas Near East Port Orchard

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Port Orchard, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.

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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lofall and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 39.9 mi (64.21 km).

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#1 Lofall

Situated in Kitsap County at an elevation of 72 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the eastern shore of Hood Canal.

Population0
Coordinates47.8119200, -122.6584100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Tacoma

#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest Lofall Road (-122.658381, 47.81193)
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $10.16
Round trip
$20.33
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $10.16 $20.33
Mid-grade $5.72 $10.69 $21.39
Premium $5.98 $11.18 $22.35
Diesel $7.29 $13.64 $27.27

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lofall and Tacoma. The current time is 17:24:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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