How far is Tacoma, WA from Aberdeen, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Aberdeen, WA is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.76 mi
01h 43m
Flight
67.28 mi
108.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.28 mi
Kilometers
108.27 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.76 mi
Kilometers
126.75 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Sun, Apr 12, 5:53 PM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Sun, Apr 12, 7:37 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-12T16:10
Arrive Aberdeen
Sun, Apr 12, 5:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
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
Olympia
WA

The capital of Washington state.

From Tacoma
39.3 mi
00h 51m
To Aberdeen
39.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

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 left to continue on I 5 South: Portland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles

    2448 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    19 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Wishkah Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Wishkah Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wishkah Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
29.4 mi · 37%
US 101
27 mi · 34%
Olympic Highway
19 mi · 24%
East Wishkah Street
1.83 mi · 2%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
South 13th Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
67.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olympia
00h 51m from Tacoma
Leave By
3:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Aberdeen.

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 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Olympia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Tacoma and 39.5 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Olympia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Olympia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.5 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Shelton Civic Center
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Shelton Civic Center

Shelton , WA
525 W Cota St, Shelton, WA 98584
Rating 4.0/5 47 reviews City government office,Auditorium
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olympia.

RAIL

Centennial Station

10 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

36 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

43 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

68 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 67.28 mi (108.27 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Aberdeen

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA

Population16,827
Coordinates46.9753700, -123.8157200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Aberdeen (-123.81572, 46.97537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.52 L · about $14.55
Round trip
$29.10
5.56 gal · 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $14.55 $29.10
Mid-grade $5.57 $15.48 $30.95
Premium $5.77 $16.04 $32.09
Diesel $5.47 $15.20 $30.40

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Aberdeen. The current time is 16:10:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.