How far is Tacoma, WA from Darrington, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Darrington, WA is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Darrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Darrington.
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Start on South 11th Street
686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp
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Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma
869 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
74.4 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
940 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 530 Northeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 530 Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1650 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
29 m · 3 sec · West Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street
599 ft · 18 sec · West Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street
20 m · 2 sec · East Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street
919 ft · 27 sec · East Division Street
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Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue
598 ft · 18 sec · Manhattan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Burke Avenue
158 m · 18 sec · East Burke Avenue
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Continue on Talcott Street
629 ft · 13 sec · Talcott Street
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Continue on State Route 530 Northeast
1607 ft · 34 sec · State Route 530 Northeast
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Continue on Oso Slide Memorial Highway
23 mi · 33 min · Oso Slide Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Route 530 Northeast
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 530 Northeast
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Continue on Seeman Street
1855 ft · 56 sec · Seeman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seeman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Darrington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
74.4 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Darrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Darrington?
The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Martha Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Tacoma and 54.3 miles from Darrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.04 one way or $40.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Darrington.
Stop Ideas Near Martha Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Martha Lake.
Edmonds station
Everett Station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Darrington. Straight-line distance: 79.56 mi (128.04 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Darrington
Town in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,422 |
| Coordinates | 48.2553900, -121.6015100 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darrington (-121.60151, 48.25539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $22.10 | $44.21 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $20.94 | $41.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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