How far is Tacoma, WA from Geneva, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Geneva, WA is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (166 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.49 mi
02h 36m
Flight
103.16 mi
166.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.16 mi
Kilometers
166.02 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.49 mi
Kilometers
200.35 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneva
Thu, Oct 15, 3:59 PM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Thu, Oct 15, 6:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-10-15T13:22
Arrive Geneva
Thu, Oct 15, 3:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Everett
WA

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

From Tacoma
62.2 mi
01h 18m
To Geneva
62.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Geneva.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Geneva.

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp

    65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma

    869 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    119 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto King Street

    616 ft · 19 sec · King Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lakeway Drive

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Lakeway Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Terrace Avenue North

    981 ft · 34 sec · Terrace Avenue North

  14. 14

    Continue on Cable Street

    1102 ft · 40 sec · Cable Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Geneva Street

    56 m · 8 sec · Geneva Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Geneva Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Geneva.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
120 mi · 96%
Lakeway Drive
2.84 mi · 2%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
Cable Street
0.21 mi
Terrace Avenue North
0.19 mi
South 13th Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
103.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
01h 18m from Tacoma
Leave By
1:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Geneva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Geneva?

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Tacoma and 62.3 miles from Geneva.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.1 miles (166 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 1:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Geneva.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Everett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Everett.

RAIL

Everett Station

1 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

22 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

22 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 103.16 mi (166.02 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
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#2 Geneva

Situated on the western shore of Lake Whatcom in Whatcom County, this census-designated place lies immediately east of the city of Bellingham at an elevation of 446 feet.

Population0
Coordinates48.7456700, -122.4018300
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Geneva (-122.40183, 48.74567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.63 L · about $23.86
Round trip
$47.72
8.78 gal · 33.26 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $23.86 $47.72
Mid-grade $5.72 $25.11 $50.21
Premium $5.98 $26.24 $52.48
Diesel $7.29 $32.01 $64.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Geneva. The current time is 13:22:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.