How far is Tacoma, WA from Edmonds, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Edmonds, WA is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
Driving 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 01h 10m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Edmonds.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Edmonds.
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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
43.2 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds
1608 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry
555 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Continue on North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
2021 ft · 45 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Keep slight right to continue on Edmonds Way
2.6 mi · 5 min · Edmonds Way
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Continue on 5th Avenue South
1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto Main Street
12 m · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
8 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto 5th Avenue North
8 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Edmonds.
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
43.2 mi · 00h 54m
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 Light Rain Likely near Edmonds.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Edmonds?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Tukwila is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Tacoma and 25.3 miles from Edmonds.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Light Rain Likely near Edmonds.
Stop Ideas Near Tukwila
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tukwila.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Edmonds. Straight-line distance: 38.66 mi (62.22 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edmonds
A city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 42,515 |
| Coordinates | 47.8106500, -122.3773600 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edmonds (-122.37736, 47.81065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
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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