How far is Tacoma, WA from Fall City, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Fall City, WA is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 01h 04m.
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.
City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Fall City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Fall City.
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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
1702 ft · 26 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Preston, Fall City
958 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Preston, Fall City
43 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Preston-Fall City Road
82 m · 10 sec · Preston-Fall City Road
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Turn right onto Southeast High Point Way
2484 ft · 1 min · Southeast High Point Way
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Continue on Preston Fall City Road Southeast
3.9 mi · 7 min · Preston Fall City Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 43rd Street
96 m · 16 sec · Southeast 43rd Street
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Turn right onto 338th Place Southeast
76 m · 11 sec · 338th Place Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 338th Place Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Fall City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 18
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Fall City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Fall City?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Tacoma and 22.8 miles from Fall City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.43 one way or $16.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Fall City.
Stop Ideas Near Covington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Covington.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Fall City. Straight-line distance: 33.86 mi (54.5 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fall City
Census designated place
| Population | 1,993 |
| Coordinates | 47.5673200, -121.8887300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fall City (-121.88873, 47.56732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $8.43 | $16.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $8.80 | $17.60 |
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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