How far is Tacoma, WA from Hoquiam, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Hoquiam, WA is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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 Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Hoquiam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Hoquiam.
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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 left to continue on I 5 South: Portland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
2448 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
21 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Olympic Highway
19 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway
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Continue on East Wishkah Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street
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Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
121 m · 12 sec · Fuller Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street
53 m · 5 sec · East Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Alder Street
2034 ft · 60 sec · North Alder Street
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Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Sumner Avenue
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
2715 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn right onto Levee Street
579 ft · 25 sec · Levee Street
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Turn left onto Emerson Avenue
946 ft · 29 sec · Emerson Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Simpson Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Simpson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Simpson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Hoquiam.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 00h 36m
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 Hoquiam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Hoquiam?
The road trip is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
McCleary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Tacoma and 41.4 miles from Hoquiam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.28 one way or $30.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Hoquiam.
Stop Ideas Near McCleary
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 McCleary.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Hoquiam. Straight-line distance: 70.49 mi (113.45 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoquiam
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 8,699 |
| Coordinates | 46.9809200, -123.8893300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hoquiam (-123.88933, 46.98092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $16.26 | $32.51 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $16.85 | $33.70 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
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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