How far is Tacoma, WA from Home, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Home, WA is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.89 mi
00h 47m
Flight
15.06 mi
24.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.06 mi
Kilometers
24.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.89 mi
Kilometers
46.5 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Home
Sun, Nov 8, 12:23 AM PST
Return by in Tacoma
Sun, Nov 8, 1:10 AM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-11-07T23:36
Arrive Home
Sun, Nov 8, 12:23 AM PST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM PST

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

Leave by
4:56 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
9:30 PM PST
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
Gig Harbor
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Tacoma
14.4 mi
00h 23m
To Home
14.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 PM PST
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Cloudy then Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM PST
Wind
1 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue

    2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Sprague Ramp

    1466 ft · 42 sec · Sprague Ramp

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    839 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    2068 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 302 West: Purdy Key Center

    2681 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Purdy Drive Northwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Purdy Drive Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Route 302

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 302

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Goldman Drive Northwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Goldman Drive Northwest

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Key Peninsula Highway Northwest

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Key Peninsula Highway Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue Northwest

    1074 ft · 47 sec · 7th Avenue Northwest

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
12.9 mi · 45%
Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
7.64 mi · 26%
State Route 302
0.91 mi · 3%
South 11th Street
0.89 mi · 3%
Purdy Drive Northwest
0.85 mi · 3%
Goldman Drive Northwest
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

12.5 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gig Harbor
00h 23m from Tacoma
Leave By
4:56 PM PST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tacoma and Cloudy then Light Rain near Home.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Tacoma and 14.5 miles from Home.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tacoma and Cloudy then Light Rain near Home.

Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gig Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 10.9 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Gig Harbor
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Tacoma City Hall
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Tacoma City Hall

Tacoma , WA
747 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.7/5 6 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

35 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

36 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Home. Straight-line distance: 15.06 mi (24.23 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 Home

Situated on the Key Peninsula in Pierce County at an elevation of 105 feet, this unincorporated community lies along Von Geldern Cove off Carr Inlet in the Puget Sound region.

Population0
Coordinates47.2748200, -122.7637500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Home (-122.76375, 47.27482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
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.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.39
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.09 $5.19 $10.39
Mid-grade $5.38 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $5.65 $5.76 $11.52
Diesel $7.22 $7.36 $14.72

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Home. The current time is 23:36:08.

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.