How far is Tacoma, WA from Barberton, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Barberton, WA is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
133.1 mi
02h 34m
Flight
108.02 mi
173.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.02 mi
Kilometers
173.84 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.1 mi
Kilometers
214.2 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barberton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:27 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-15T04:53
Arrive Barberton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Tacoma
66.5 mi
01h 17m
To Barberton
66.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    125.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Padden Parkway, Northeast Andresen Road

    1573 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northeast Padden Parkway

    1097 ft · 23 sec · Northeast Padden Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northeast Andresen Road

    2532 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Andresen Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast 72nd Avenue

    1699 ft · 34 sec · Northeast 72nd Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northeast 99th Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Northeast 99th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 99th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
126 mi · 95%
I 205 South
4.24 mi · 3%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
Northeast Andresen Road
0.48 mi
Northeast 72nd Avenue
0.32 mi
Padden Parkway
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 21m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 17m from Tacoma
Leave By
1:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tacoma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Barberton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Barberton?

The road trip is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Tacoma and 66.6 miles from Barberton.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tacoma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Barberton.

Stop Ideas Near Napavine

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Barberton. Straight-line distance: 108.02 mi (173.84 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 Barberton

Barberton is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.6931700, -122.5989900
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Barberton (-122.59899, 45.69317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.78 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.19
9.4 gal · 35.56 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.60 $49.19
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.16 $52.33
Premium $5.77 $27.12 $54.25
Diesel $5.47 $25.69 $51.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Barberton. The current time is 04:53:07.

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.