How far is Mead, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Mead, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
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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 05h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mead and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mead and Tacoma.
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Start on North Market Street
1 km · 1 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto East Parksmith Drive
2716 ft · 57 sec · East Parksmith Drive
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Take the ramp left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor
3.4 mi · 5 min · North Spokane Corridor
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Keep slight right
54 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Wellesley Avenue
745 ft · 30 sec · East Wellesley Avenue
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Turn left onto North Haven Street
944 ft · 24 sec · North Haven Street
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Continue on North Haven Place
1130 ft · 28 sec · North Haven Place
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Turn straight onto North Market Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Grace Avenue
540 ft · 18 sec · East Grace Avenue
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Continue on North Greene Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Greene Street
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Turn straight onto North Freya Way
1804 ft · 48 sec · North Freya Way
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Continue on North Freya Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Freya Street
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Continue on South Thor Place
1379 ft · 43 sec · South Thor Place
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
1113 ft · 19 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
568 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 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 Mead and Tacoma.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East 2nd Avenue
Keep slight left
195 mi · 03h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Mead 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 Mead to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km) and usually takes 05h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.6 miles from Mead and 157 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.19 one way or $118.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Mead and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mead and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 240.12 mi (386.43 km).
#1 Mead
Located immediately north of the city of Spokane at an elevation of 1,906 feet, this Spokane County community serves as a transition zone between suburban residential areas and rural farmland.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7673900, -117.3549400 |
| Altitude | 581 |
| 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: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $59.19 | $118.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $62.28 | $124.56 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $65.09 | $130.18 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $79.41 | $158.82 |
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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