How far is Morton, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Morton, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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.
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 01h 23m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morton and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morton and Tacoma.
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Start on 2nd Street
625 ft · 11 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Morton Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Morton Road
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Continue on State Route 7
13.7 mi · 19 min · State Route 7
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Turn left onto Mountain Highway East
30.5 mi · 46 min · Mountain Highway East
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Continue on Pacific Avenue South
1.6 km · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Turn left onto Cross Base Highway
2139 ft · 48 sec · Cross Base Highway
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Continue on Cross Base Highway
1243 ft · 28 sec · Cross Base Highway
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Turn straight onto Spanaway Loop Road South
3.9 mi · 8 min · Spanaway Loop Road South
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Continue on 116th Street South
1810 ft · 46 sec · 116th Street South
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Continue on Steele Street South
3240 ft · 1 min · Steele Street South
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Take the ramp right toward WA 512 West: Olympia, Tacoma
1253 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1229 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Tacoma, Seattle
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street
1248 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall
1086 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
1655 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
2562 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue
2552 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Continue on South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 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 Morton 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.
Mountain Highway East
Turn left onto Mountain Highway East
30.5 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Light Rain leaving Morton 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 Morton to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Eatonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Morton and 31.4 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Morton and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Eatonville
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 Eatonville.
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Centralia station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morton and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 48.64 mi (78.28 km).
#1 Morton
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,217 |
| Coordinates | 46.5584400, -122.2751000 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $5.23 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $11.97 | $23.95 |
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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