How far is Tacoma, WA from Clyde Hill, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Clyde Hill, WA is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
39.66 mi
00h 53m
Flight
28.24 mi
45.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.24 mi
Kilometers
45.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.66 mi
Kilometers
63.82 km
Drive Time
00h 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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clyde Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-19T04:35
Arrive Clyde Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
SeaTac
WA

Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA

From Tacoma
19.8 mi
00h 26m
To Clyde Hill
19.8 mi
00h 26m

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
66°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Clyde Hill.

  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

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond

    2458 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle

    2806 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 92nd Avenue Northeast

    1470 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward 92nd Avenue Northeast

    67 m · 4 sec · 92nd Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto 92nd Avenue Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · 92nd Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 92nd Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
20.7 mi · 52%
I 405 North
14.2 mi · 36%
WA 520 West
1.71 mi · 4%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 3%
92nd Avenue Northeast
0.96 mi · 2%
WA 520
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
SeaTac
00h 26m from Tacoma
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Tacoma and Slight Chance Light Rain near Clyde Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Clyde Hill?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

SeaTac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Tacoma and 19.8 miles from Clyde Hill.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Slight Chance Light Rain near Clyde Hill.

Stop Ideas Near SeaTac

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 SeaTac and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 13.9 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
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.5 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Covington
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to SeaTac.

RAIL

Tukwila station

4 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

19 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

25 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Clyde Hill. Straight-line distance: 28.24 mi (45.44 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Clyde Hill

#2 Clyde Hill

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population3,398
Coordinates47.6317700, -122.2179000
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Clyde Hill (-122.2179, 47.63177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $7.33
Round trip
$14.65
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.33 $14.65
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.79 $15.59
Premium $5.77 $8.08 $16.16
Diesel $5.47 $7.65 $15.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Clyde Hill. The current time is 04:35:29.

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.