How far is Tacoma, WA from Fairwood, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Fairwood, WA is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Fairwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Fairwood.
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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
27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Division Street
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Turn left onto East Hastings Road
3272 ft · 1 min · East Hastings Road
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Turn left onto West Bellwood Drive
674 ft · 35 sec · West Bellwood Drive
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Turn left
116 m · 28 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 Fairwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
252 mi · 04h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Sunny near Fairwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Fairwood?
The road trip is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km) and usually takes 05h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from Tacoma and 151.4 miles from Fairwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.78 one way or $111.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tacoma and Sunny near Fairwood.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Fairwood. Straight-line distance: 237.23 mi (381.79 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairwood
Census designated place in King County, Washington
| Population | 7,905 |
| Coordinates | 47.7668400, -117.4174400 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairwood (-117.41744, 47.76684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $55.78 | $111.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $59.34 | $118.69 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $61.52 | $123.04 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $58.28 | $116.56 |
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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