How far is North Bonneville, WA from Tacoma, WA?

The driving distance from North Bonneville, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
170.03 mi
02h 51m
Flight
113.87 mi
183.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.87 mi
Kilometers
183.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.03 mi
Kilometers
273.63 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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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 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tacoma
Wed, Jun 10, 9:10 PM PDT
Return by in North Bonneville
Thu, Jun 11, 12:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bonneville
2026-06-10T18:18
Arrive Tacoma
Wed, Jun 10, 9:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bonneville
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
Castle Rock
WA

City in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States

From North Bonneville
84.6 mi
01h 25m
To Tacoma
85.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
16 mph WSW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 3:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bonneville and Tacoma.

  1. 1

    Start on Shahala East

    89 m · 15 sec · Shahala East

  2. 2

    Continue on Shahala East

    146 m · 23 sec · Shahala East

  3. 3

    Continue on Shahala

    57 m · 11 sec · Shahala

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Garrison Drive

    1760 ft · 1 min · Garrison Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cascade Drive

    1389 ft · 41 sec · Cascade Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left

    86 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Evergreen Highway

    15.7 mi · 22 min · Evergreen Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis and Clark Highway

    45 m · 2 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis and Clark Highway

    27 m · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205: Salem, Seattle

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    123.4 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street

    1248 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall

    1086 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    1655 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    2562 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue

    2552 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Sprague Ramp

    1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp

  24. 24

    Continue on South Sprague Avenue

    2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 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 North Bonneville 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
134 mi · 79%
Evergreen Highway
15.7 mi · 9%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
9.94 mi · 6%
Lewis and Clark Highway
5.02 mi · 3%
WA 16 West
1.24 mi · 1%
South 11th Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 19m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Rock
01h 25m from North Bonneville
Leave By
12:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving North Bonneville and Mostly Cloudy near Tacoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bonneville to Tacoma?

The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from North Bonneville and 85.4 miles from Tacoma.

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

The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 12:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.40 one way or $62.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around North Bonneville and Mostly Cloudy near Tacoma.

Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Castle Rock, 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 Castle Rock.

RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

15 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Centralia station

49 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

68 mi away
44573 Highway 26
BUS

Manning, Oregon

71 mi away
47000 Highway 26

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bonneville and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 113.87 mi (183.26 km).

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#1 North Bonneville

City in Skamania County, Washington, United States

Population1,005
Coordinates45.6373400, -121.9711900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Tacoma

#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Shahala East (-121.971621, 45.637189)
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.71 L · about $31.40
Round trip
$62.80
12 gal · 45.42 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.40 $62.80
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.40 $66.80
Premium $5.77 $34.63 $69.25
Diesel $5.47 $32.80 $65.60

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bonneville and Tacoma. The current time is 18:18:37.

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.