How far is Stevenson, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Stevenson, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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 Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stevenson and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stevenson and Tacoma.
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Start on the route
104 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto School Street
775 ft · 35 sec · School Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vancouver Avenue
62 m · 10 sec · Vancouver Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Russell Avenue
128 m · 18 sec · Southwest Russell Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1736 ft · 56 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Evergreen Highway
22.3 mi · 31 min · Evergreen Highway
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Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis and Clark Highway
45 m · 2 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis and Clark Highway
27 m · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left
123.4 mi · 2 hr 19 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 Stevenson 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 205 North
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 19m
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 Stevenson 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 Stevenson to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Stevenson and 88.6 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 12:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.55 one way or $65.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stevenson and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kelso City Parks & Recreation
Rainier City Hall
Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Rock.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centralia station
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Manning, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stevenson and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 110.84 mi (178.38 km).
#1 Stevenson
City in Washington
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 45.6956700, -121.8845200 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $32.55 | $65.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $34.63 | $69.25 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $35.90 | $71.79 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.00 | $68.01 |
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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