How far is Sunnyside, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Sunnyside, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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 29m.
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 Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunnyside and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyside and Tacoma.
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Start on Northeast Stauffer Road
42 m · 6 sec · Northeast Stauffer Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 292nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast 292nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 53rd Street
2134 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 53rd Street
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Continue on Northeast Bradford Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Bradford Road
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Continue on Northeast 53rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 53rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 237th Avenue
108 m · 7 sec · Northeast 237th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 54th Street
1195 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 54th Street
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Continue on Northeast 232nd Avenue
933 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 232nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 58th Street
2 mi · 3 min · Northeast 58th Street
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Continue on Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
31 m · 2 sec · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Seattle
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 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 Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Toledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Sunnyside and 72.9 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 1:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sunnyside and Partly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Toledo
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 Toledo.
Centralia station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyside and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 111.23 mi (179.01 km).
#1 Sunnyside
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 16,924 |
| Coordinates | 45.6437300, -122.3720400 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $26.85 | $53.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $28.56 | $57.12 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $29.61 | $59.21 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $28.05 | $56.09 |
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 · May 30, 2026
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