How far is Tacoma, WA from Burley, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Burley, WA is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.55 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.37 mi
23.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.37 mi
Kilometers
23.12 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.55 mi
Kilometers
29.86 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burley
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-19T07:11
Arrive Burley
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gig Harbor
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Tacoma
9.3 mi
00h 14m
To Burley
9.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue

    2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Sprague Ramp

    1466 ft · 42 sec · Sprague Ramp

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    839 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    2068 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 302 West: Purdy Key Center

    2681 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Purdy Drive Northwest

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Purdy Drive Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 66th Avenue Northwest

    2178 ft · 44 sec · 66th Avenue Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Bethel Burley Road Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast Pine Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Southeast Pine Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Pine Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
12.9 mi · 70%
Purdy Drive Northwest
1.77 mi · 10%
Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1.04 mi · 6%
South 11th Street
0.89 mi · 5%
South Sprague Avenue
0.56 mi · 3%
WA 302 West
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

12.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gig Harbor
00h 14m from Tacoma
Leave By
7:34 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Tacoma and Mostly Cloudy near Burley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Tacoma and 9.3 miles from Burley.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Mostly Cloudy near Burley.

Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor

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 Gig Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 6.5 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
City of Puyallup
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

City of Puyallup

Puyallup , WA
333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
Rating 3.3/5 23 reviews City Hall
Tacoma City Hall
Nearby stop 6.4 mi away

Tacoma City Hall

Tacoma , WA
747 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.7/5 6 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

35 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

36 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Burley. Straight-line distance: 14.37 mi (23.12 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 Burley

Burley is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.4178700, -122.6309700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Burley (-122.63097, 47.41787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.91
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.45 $6.91
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.67 $7.35
Premium $5.77 $3.81 $7.62
Diesel $5.47 $3.61 $7.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Burley. The current time is 07:11:48.

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.