How far is Tacoma, WA from Artondale, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Artondale, WA is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Artondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Artondale.
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Start on South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street
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Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1466 ft · 42 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Take the exit straight
839 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
2068 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive
1782 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Olympic Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Olympic Drive
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Continue on 56th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street
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Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest
1647 ft · 40 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Artondale Drive Northwest
153 m · 12 sec · Artondale Drive Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Artondale Drive Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Artondale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
WA 16 West
Merge slight left
7.55 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tacoma and Partly Cloudy near Artondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Artondale?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
University Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Tacoma and 8.8 miles from Artondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tacoma and Partly Cloudy near Artondale.
Stop Ideas Near University Place
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City of Puyallup
Tacoma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to University Place.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Artondale. Straight-line distance: 8.87 mi (14.28 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Artondale
Census designated place
| Population | 12,653 |
| Coordinates | 47.2995400, -122.6206900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Artondale Drive Northwest (-122.620247, 47.300165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
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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