How far is Pacific, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Pacific, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Pierce County, Washington, 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 Pacific and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pacific and Tacoma.
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Start on 3rd Avenue Southeast
9 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Milwaukee Boulevard South
1322 ft · 53 sec · Milwaukee Boulevard South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Southeast
119 m · 13 sec · 5th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Valentine Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Valentine Avenue
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Turn right onto Stewart Road Southwest
2381 ft · 1 min · Stewart Road Southwest
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Continue on Jovita Boulevard East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jovita Boulevard East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Emerald Street
3 m · 1 sec · Emerald Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Emerald Street
564 ft · 19 sec · Emerald Street
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Turn left onto Meridian Avenue East
1106 ft · 31 sec · Meridian Avenue East
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Turn right onto Milton Way
2 mi · 4 min · Milton Way
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Turn right onto 20th Street East
1.4 mi · 3 min · 20th Street East
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Turn right onto 54th Avenue East
886 ft · 25 sec · 54th Avenue East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Tacoma
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 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 Pacific and Tacoma.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
2.68 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Pacific 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 Pacific to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fife is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Pacific and 9.7 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Pacific and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Fife
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fife.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pacific and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 9.14 mi (14.71 km).
#1 Pacific
Human settlement in Washington, United States of America
| Population | 7,168 |
| Coordinates | 47.2645500, -122.2501200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
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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