How far is Ridgefield, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Ridgefield, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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 02h 01m.
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.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield and Tacoma.
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Start on South 5th Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Pioneer Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
36 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
41 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
1405 ft · 34 sec · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
41 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
1495 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
43 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
1412 ft · 44 sec · Pioneer Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
116.9 mi · 2 hr 12 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 Ridgefield 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.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Ridgefield and 62.6 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ridgefield and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Napavine
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 Napavine.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 100.35 mi (161.49 km).
#1 Ridgefield
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 11,278 |
| Coordinates | 45.8151100, -122.7426000 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $22.97 | $45.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $25.33 | $50.67 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $24.00 | $48.00 |
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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