How far is Royal City, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Royal City, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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 Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royal City and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal City and Tacoma.
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Start on the route
65 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Royal Avenue Northwest
149 m · 13 sec · Royal Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Royal Avenue Southwest
955 ft · 30 sec · Royal Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 26 West
1862 ft · 32 sec · State Route 26 West
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Continue on Road 13 Southwest
10.2 mi · 15 min · Road 13 Southwest
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Continue on State Route 26 West
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 26 West
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Continue on I 90 West: Seattle
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 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
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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 90 West
Merge slight left
112 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Royal City 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 Royal City to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Royal City and 84.4 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 12:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.14 one way or $62.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Royal City and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royal City and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 134.6 mi (216.62 km).
#1 Royal City
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,237 |
| Coordinates | 46.9009700, -119.6305900 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $31.14 | $62.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $33.12 | $66.25 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $34.34 | $68.67 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $32.53 | $65.06 |
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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