How far is Tacoma, WA from Camas, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Camas, WA is about 146 miles (235 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
146.03 mi
02h 53m
Flight
115.12 mi
185.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.12 mi
Kilometers
185.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.03 mi
Kilometers
235.01 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Camas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Toledo
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Tacoma
72.9 mi
01h 26m
To Camas
73.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Camas, City Center

    643 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 East: Camas

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center

    1703 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center, Camas

    658 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 6th Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 6th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    36 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northeast Adams Street

    730 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Adams Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast 3rd Avenue

    1739 ft · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
126 mi · 86%
I 205 South
10.1 mi · 7%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.46 mi · 4%
Northwest 6th Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
WA 14 East
0.92 mi · 1%
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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toledo
01h 26m from Tacoma
Leave By
12:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Tacoma and Light Rain near Camas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146 miles (235 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Toledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Tacoma and 73.1 miles from Camas.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 12:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.95 one way or $53.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Light Rain near Camas.

Stop Ideas Near Toledo

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

33 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Centennial Station

61 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

81 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Camas. Straight-line distance: 115.12 mi (185.26 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Camas

#2 Camas

City in Clark County, Washington, United States

Population25,981
Coordinates45.5870600, -122.3995400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Camas (-122.39954, 45.58706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.51 L · about $26.95
Round trip
$53.90
10.3 gal · 39.02 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.95 $53.90
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.67 $57.34
Premium $5.77 $29.72 $59.44
Diesel $5.47 $28.16 $56.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Camas. The current time is 22:45:41.

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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.