How far is Tacoma, WA from Enumclaw, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Enumclaw, WA is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Enumclaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Enumclaw.
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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
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 164 East: Auburn Way, Enumclaw
918 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 164 East: Enumclaw Muckleshoot Reservation
49 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Auburn Way South
2.4 mi · 5 min · Auburn Way South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Auburn Way South
29 m · 2 sec · Auburn Way South
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Exit the roundabout onto Auburn Way South
1.4 km · 2 min · Auburn Way South
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Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
1 km · 1 min · Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
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Continue on Auburn Way South
2.7 mi · 5 min · Auburn Way South
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Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
3.2 mi · 5 min · Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
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Continue on Southeast 436th Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 436th Street
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Continue on Southeast 436th Way
3222 ft · 1 min · Southeast 436th Way
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Continue on Griffin Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Griffin Avenue
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Turn right onto Wells Street
40 m · 7 sec · Wells Street
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Turn right
39 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
52 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Enumclaw.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
7.67 mi · 00h 10m
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 Enumclaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Enumclaw?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Tacoma and 14.3 miles from Enumclaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Enumclaw.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
City of Normandy Park City Hall
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Enumclaw. Straight-line distance: 21.51 mi (34.61 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Enumclaw
City in Washington state, USA
| Population | 12,548 |
| Coordinates | 47.2042700, -121.9915000 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enumclaw (-121.9915, 47.20427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
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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