How far is Tacoma, WA from Coupeville, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Coupeville, WA is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
91.25 mi
02h 27m
Flight
67.75 mi
109.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.75 mi
Kilometers
109.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.25 mi
Kilometers
146.85 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coupeville
Mon, Jun 1, 2:27 PM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Mon, Jun 1, 4:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-06-01T12:00
Arrive Coupeville
Mon, Jun 1, 2:27 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Mountlake Terrace
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

From Tacoma
45.6 mi
01h 13m
To Coupeville
45.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
66°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 525 North, I 405 South: Mukilteo, Bellevue

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 525 North: Alderwood Mall Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    812 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Paine Field Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Paine Field Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2170 ft · 45 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  17. 17

    Turn right

    759 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    1439 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  20. 20

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    708 ft · 40 sec · Ferry Dock

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 525

    22 mi · 32 min · State Route 525

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 20

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Route 20

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2737 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
48.7 mi · 53%
State Route 525
22 mi · 24%
WA 525 North
6.44 mi · 7%
State Route 20
5.46 mi · 6%
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
2.98 mi · 3%
Mukilteo Speedway
1.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

48.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountlake Terrace
01h 13m from Tacoma
Leave By
1:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Coupeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Mountlake Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Tacoma and 45.7 miles from Coupeville.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.85 one way or $33.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Coupeville.

Stop Ideas Near Mountlake Terrace

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

6 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

20 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

21 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

22 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Coupeville. Straight-line distance: 67.75 mi (109.03 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Coupeville

Town in Washington (state), U.

Population1,994
Coordinates48.2198200, -122.6862800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Coupeville (-122.68628, 48.21982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.19 L · about $16.85
Round trip
$33.70
6.44 gal · 24.38 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $16.85 $33.70
Mid-grade $5.57 $17.93 $35.85
Premium $5.77 $18.58 $37.17
Diesel $5.47 $17.60 $35.21

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Coupeville. The current time is 12:00:11.

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.