How far is Tacoma, WA from Brush Prairie, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Brush Prairie, WA is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
133.36 mi
02h 37m
Flight
105.14 mi
169.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.14 mi
Kilometers
169.2 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.36 mi
Kilometers
214.62 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brush Prairie
Sun, Apr 12, 8:29 PM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Sun, Apr 12, 11:07 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-12T17:52
Arrive Brush Prairie
Sun, Apr 12, 8:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
66.6 mi
01h 18m
To Brush Prairie
66.7 mi
01h 18m

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
44°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Brush Prairie.

  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

    123.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 179th Street

    1430 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast 179th Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Northeast 179th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northeast 92nd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 92nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast 156th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 156th Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 112th Avenue

    578 ft · 10 sec · Northeast 112th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast 154th Street

    1565 ft · 29 sec · Northeast 154th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northeast 117th Avenue

    1421 ft · 30 sec · Northeast 117th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northeast Caples Road

    1778 ft · 45 sec · Northeast Caples Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast 153rd Street

    69 m · 10 sec · Northeast 153rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 153rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
124 mi · 93%
Northeast 179th Street
4.38 mi · 3%
Northeast 92nd Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Northeast 156th Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
Northeast Caples Road
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 19m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 18m from Tacoma
Leave By
1:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Brush Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Brush Prairie?

The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 66.6 miles from Tacoma and 66.7 miles from Brush Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:16 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 Chance Light Rain around Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Brush Prairie.

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 Brush Prairie. Straight-line distance: 105.14 mi (169.2 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Brush Prairie

#2 Brush Prairie

Census designated place in Clark County, Washington

Population2,652
Coordinates45.7328900, -122.5464900
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Brush Prairie (-122.54649, 45.73289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
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
17.81 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.19
9.4 gal · 35.62 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Brush Prairie. The current time is 17:52:31.

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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.