How far is Sudden Valley, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Sudden Valley, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
Driving 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 10m.
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.
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sudden Valley and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sudden Valley and Tacoma.
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Start on Tawny Circle
85 m · 11 sec · Tawny Circle
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Turn left onto Lost Fork Lane
896 ft · 42 sec · Lost Fork Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sudden Valley Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Sudden Valley Drive
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Continue on Sudden Valley Drive
1751 ft · 1 min · Sudden Valley Drive
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Continue on Sudden Valley Drive
51 m · 9 sec · Sudden Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Lake Whatcom Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lake Whatcom Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cain Lake Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cain Lake Road
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Continue on Alger Cain Lake Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Alger Cain Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Samish Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lake Samish Road
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Take the ramp left
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
106.6 mi · 2 hr 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
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sudden Valley and Tacoma.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lake Samish Road
Merge slight right
107 mi · 02h 09m
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 Sudden Valley and Partly Sunny near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sudden Valley to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Sudden Valley and 59.7 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.03 one way or $44.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sudden Valley and Partly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
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 Everett.
Everett Station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sudden Valley and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 101.67 mi (163.62 km).
#1 Sudden Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 6,441 |
| Coordinates | 48.7228900, -122.3465500 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $23.44 | $46.87 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $24.30 | $48.59 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $23.02 | $46.03 |
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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