How far is Tacoma, WA from Camano, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Camano, WA is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.27 mi
02h 11m
Flight
63.76 mi
102.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.76 mi
Kilometers
102.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.27 mi
Kilometers
156.54 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camano
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive Camano
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Alderwood Manor
WA

Census designated place

From Tacoma
48.6 mi
01h 05m
To Camano
48.7 mi
01h 05m

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
Camano Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Sunday
Using Coupeville as the closest live forecast in the Island County weather hub.

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 532 West: Stanwood, Camano Island

    1249 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Stanwood Bryant Road

    1015 ft · 23 sec · Stanwood Bryant Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 532

    4 mi · 6 min · State Route 532

  13. 13

    Continue on 268th Street Northwest

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 268th Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 532

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 532

  15. 15

    Continue on North East Camano Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North East Camano Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Camano Hill Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · East Camano Hill Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South West Camano Drive

    2948 ft · 59 sec · South West Camano Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South West Camano Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
79 mi · 81%
State Route 532
8.15 mi · 8%
East Camano Hill Road
3.34 mi · 3%
North East Camano Drive
2.53 mi · 3%
268th Street Northwest
1.78 mi · 2%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

78.4 mi · 01h 37m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alderwood Manor
01h 05m from Tacoma
Leave By
2:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Tacoma and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Camano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Alderwood Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Tacoma and 48.7 miles from Camano.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 2:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Camano.

Stop Ideas Near Alderwood Manor

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

8 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

18 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

24 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

24 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Camano. Straight-line distance: 63.76 mi (102.61 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 Camano

Census designated place

Population14,202
Coordinates48.1739900, -122.5282100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Camano (-122.52821, 48.17399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.99 L · about $17.95
Round trip
$35.90
6.86 gal · 25.98 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $17.95 $35.90
Mid-grade $5.57 $19.09 $38.19
Premium $5.77 $19.79 $39.59
Diesel $5.47 $18.75 $37.50

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 Camano. The current time is 03:21:31.

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.