How far is Sequim, WA from Tacoma, WA?

The driving distance from Sequim, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 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
91.55 mi
01h 41m
Flight
64.81 mi
104.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.81 mi
Kilometers
104.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.55 mi
Kilometers
147.34 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
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM PDT
Return by in Sequim
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sequim
2026-04-22T19:47
Arrive Tacoma
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 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 Sequim
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
Poulsbo
WA

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

From Sequim
45 mi
00h 50m
To Tacoma
46.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Sequim Avenue

    2558 ft · 1 min · South Sequim Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1399 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 28 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104

    700 ft · 10 sec · State Route 104

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104

    31 m · 1 sec · State Route 104

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  10. 10

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    617 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  14. 14

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 16

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue

    1173 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1982 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Sprague Ramp

    1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp

  19. 19

    Continue on South Sprague Avenue

    2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sequim 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sequim Avenue
29.4 mi · 32%
State Highway 16
26.1 mi · 29%
State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 25%
State Route 104
5.21 mi · 6%
State Highway 3 West
2.06 mi · 2%
Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 16

Continue on State Highway 16

26.1 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
+26.7 mi
64.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poulsbo
00h 50m from Sequim
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sequim 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 Sequim to Tacoma?

The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.3 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?

Poulsbo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Sequim and 46.5 miles from Tacoma.

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

The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 $16.90 one way or $33.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sequim and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.

Stop Ideas Near Poulsbo

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

21 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

26 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

28 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

42 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sequim and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 64.81 mi (104.3 km).

Sequim

#1 Sequim

City in Clallam County, Washington, United States

Population7,780
Coordinates48.0796300, -123.1023400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Tacoma

#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sequim Avenue (-123.102342, 48.079632)
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.23 L · about $16.90
Round trip
$33.81
6.46 gal · 24.46 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $16.90 $33.81
Mid-grade $5.57 $17.98 $35.96
Premium $5.77 $18.64 $37.28
Diesel $5.47 $17.66 $35.32

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sequim and Tacoma. The current time is 19:47:43.

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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.