How far is Raymond, WA from Tacoma, WA?

The driving distance from Raymond, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
93.97 mi
01h 41m
Flight
72.27 mi
116.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.27 mi
Kilometers
116.3 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.97 mi
Kilometers
151.23 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tacoma
Sat, May 2, 6:24 PM PDT
Return by in Raymond
Sat, May 2, 8:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raymond
2026-05-02T16:43
Arrive Tacoma
Sat, May 2, 6:24 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raymond
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
McCleary
WA

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

From Raymond
46.7 mi
00h 50m
To Tacoma
47.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Duryea Street

    878 ft · 44 sec · Duryea Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17.9 mi · 25 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 107

    7.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1923 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

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

    1248 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

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

    1086 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

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

    1655 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

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

    2562 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue

    2552 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sprague Ramp

    1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp

  17. 17

    Continue on South Sprague Avenue

    2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raymond 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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
63.8 mi · 68%
State Route 107
7.05 mi · 8%
WA 16 West
1.24 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1%
South 11th Street
0.89 mi · 1%
South Sprague Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Merge slight left

26.7 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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCleary
00h 50m from Raymond
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Raymond 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 Raymond to Tacoma?

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

McCleary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Raymond and 47.3 miles from Tacoma.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.37 one way or $34.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Raymond and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.

Stop Ideas Near McCleary

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McCleary and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Shelton Civic Center
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Shelton Civic Center

Shelton , WA
525 W Cota St, Shelton, WA 98584
Rating 4.0/5 47 reviews City government office,Auditorium
McCleary Community Center
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

McCleary Community Center

McCleary , WA
726 W Simpson Ave, McCleary, WA 98557
Rating 4.4/5 30 reviews Community center,Banquet hall,Meeting room

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McCleary.

RAIL

Centennial Station

36 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

44 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

67 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

90 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raymond and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 72.27 mi (116.3 km).

Raymond

#1 Raymond

City in Washington, United States

Population3,057
Coordinates46.6864900, -123.7329400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Tacoma

#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Duryea Street (-123.732941, 46.686574)
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.55 L · about $17.37
Round trip
$34.75
6.64 gal · 25.1 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $17.37 $34.75
Mid-grade $5.57 $18.48 $36.96
Premium $5.77 $19.16 $38.32
Diesel $5.47 $18.15 $36.30

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Raymond and Tacoma. The current time is 16:43:15.

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.