How far is Tacoma, WA from Aberdeen, SCT?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Aberdeen, SCT is about 3487.2 miles (5612.1 km), with a travel time of about 63h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4455.1 miles (7169.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 126h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Road
3487.17 mi
63h 23m
Flight
4455.1 mi
7169.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4455.1 mi
Kilometers
7169.79 km
Flight Time
08h 57m

Driving Distance

Road route
3487.17 mi
Kilometers
5612.06 km
Drive Time
63h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 63h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Tue, Oct 20, 6:33 PM BST
Return by in Tacoma
Fri, Oct 23, 1:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-10-17T19:10
Arrive Aberdeen
Tue, Oct 20, 10:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
63h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:23 AM to 6:53 AM BST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Utica
MN

City in Winona County, Minnesota, United States

From Tacoma
1698.6 mi
31h 41m
To Aberdeen
1788.5 mi
31h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 3:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp

    65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma

    869 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    315.4 mi · 5 hr 22 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    113 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan

    54 mi · 51 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 212 East: Little Bighorn Battlefield, Broadus

    2032 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    42.1 mi · 50 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    66 m · 5 sec · US Highway 212

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    20.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 212

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    3072 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 212

    43.7 mi · 51 min · US Highway 212

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    2986 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 212

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 212

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North 5th Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North 5th Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto SD Highway 34

    17.5 mi · 21 min · SD Highway 34

  31. 31

    Take the ramp left

    10.7 mi · 11 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 24 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    629.4 mi · 10 hr 31 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    138.1 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    40.6 mi · 44 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    1772 ft · 22 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    526 ft · 30 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  40. 40

    Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    123 m · 5 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland flyover

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue

    75 m · 8 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right onto North Cumberland Avenue

    874 ft · 28 sec · North Cumberland Avenue

  44. 44

    Continue on North Cumberland Avenue

    2310 ft · 1 min · North Cumberland Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto West Higgins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  46. 46

    Turn right onto North Oriole Avenue

    99 m · 14 sec · North Oriole Avenue

  47. 47

    Turn left onto West Higgins Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Higgins Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    929 ft · 26 sec · North Central Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue

    1858 ft · 43 sec · West Lawrence Avenue

  50. 50

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    3138 ft · 1 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  51. 51

    Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue

    2904 ft · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue

  52. 52

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    1721 ft · 42 sec

  53. 53

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway

  54. 54

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  55. 55

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  56. 56

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East

    2183 ft · 53 sec

  57. 57

    Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  58. 58

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway

  59. 59

    Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway

    591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway

  60. 60

    Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway

  61. 61

    Continue on Indiana Toll Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  62. 62

    Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road

    961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  63. 63

    Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  64. 64

    Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road

    153.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Indiana Toll Road

  65. 65

    Continue on Ohio Turnpike

    141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike

  66. 66

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  67. 67

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike

  68. 68

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  69. 69

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  70. 70

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  71. 71

    Keep slight left

    272.8 mi · 4 hr 55 min

  72. 72

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  73. 73

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 42 min

  74. 74

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  75. 75

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  76. 76

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  77. 77

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  78. 78

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

    129.1 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  79. 79

    Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury

    42.7 mi · 51 min

  80. 80

    Keep slight right

    14.2 mi · 19 min

  81. 81

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  82. 82

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    39.7 mi · 46 min

  83. 83

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.4 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  84. 84

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  85. 85

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  86. 86

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  87. 87

    Merge slight left

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  88. 88

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  89. 89

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  90. 90

    Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    46.4 mi · 51 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  91. 91

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  92. 92

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    198.3 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike

  93. 93

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle

    1444 ft · 43 sec

  94. 94

    Turn left onto North Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Street

  95. 95

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  96. 96

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  97. 97

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  98. 98

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  99. 99

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  100. 100

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  101. 101

    Continue on Main Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  102. 102

    Turn straight onto Bridge Street

    547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  103. 103

    Continue on Fort Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Street

  104. 104

    Continue on Houlton Road

    12 mi · 18 min · Houlton Road

  105. 105

    Continue on Presque Isle Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street

  106. 106

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1072 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street

  107. 107

    Continue on Limestone Road

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Limestone Road

  108. 108

    Continue on Fort Fairfield Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Fairfield Road

  109. 109

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  110. 110

    Continue on Van Buren Road

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Van Buren Road

  111. 111

    Continue on Hamlin Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Hamlin Road

  112. 112

    Turn right onto Acadian Way

    2431 ft · 32 sec · Acadian Way

  113. 113

    Continue on Saint Leonard–Van Buren Bridge

    778 ft · 10 sec · Saint Leonard–Van Buren Bridge

  114. 114

    Keep slight right to continue on Rue du Pont

    1658 ft · 48 sec · Rue du Pont

  115. 115

    Turn right onto Rue Principale

    2157 ft · 36 sec · Rue Principale

  116. 116

    Continue on Route 144

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Route 144

  117. 117

    Turn left onto Route 109

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 109

  118. 118

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 109

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Aberdeen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
118 steps
31 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
32
16 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
856 mi · 25%
SD Highway 34
819 mi · 23%
I 80 East
278 mi · 8%
Ohio Turnpike
218 mi · 6%
Maine Turnpike
198 mi · 6%
I 84 East
173 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 34

Continue straight

629 mi · 10h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
63h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
126h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0 mi
4455.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
31h 41m from Tacoma
Leave By
5:14 AM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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 Tacoma to Aberdeen?

The road trip is about 3487.2 miles (5612.1 km) and usually takes 63h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1698.6 miles from Tacoma and 1788.5 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 4455.1 miles (7169.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $665.82 one way or $1,331.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1093.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 8 hour time difference between Tacoma and Aberdeen, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Tacoma is Light Rain Likely.

Stop Ideas Near Utica

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

26 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

59 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Red Wing station

80 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

98 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 4455.1 mi (7169.79 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
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#2 Aberdeen

City in Scotland, United Kingdom

Population228,670
Coordinates57.1436900, -2.0981400
Altitude-
CountryUnited Kingdom
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Aberdeen (-2.09814, 57.14369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5612 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)116h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)87h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)69h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)58h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)49h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)43h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
123.05 gal
465.8 L · about $665.82
Round trip
$1,331.65
246.1 gal · 931.6 L
Estimated CO2
1093.5 kg one way
Round trip: 2187.1 kg / 4822 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.41 $665.82 $1,331.65
Mid-grade $5.70 $701.02 $1,402.03
Premium $5.95 $731.78 $1,463.56
Diesel $7.31 $899.00 $1,798.01

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 · Oct 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 8 hours time gap between Tacoma, WA and Aberdeen, SCT. The current time in Tacoma is 19:10:19, although it is 03:10:19 in Aberdeen.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.