How far is Tacoma, WA from Ilwaco, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Ilwaco, WA is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Ilwaco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Ilwaco.
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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
10 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond
1371 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Route 107
7 mi · 12 min · State Route 107
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.2 mi · 26 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
19 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
29.6 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
3136 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
16 m · 2 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Ilwaco.
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 107
Exit the roundabout
29.6 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Partly Sunny near Ilwaco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Ilwaco?
The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Montesano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Tacoma and 70 miles from Ilwaco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 10:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.80 one way or $51.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Partly Sunny near Ilwaco.
Stop Ideas Near Montesano
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 Montesano.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Ilwaco. Straight-line distance: 99.88 mi (160.74 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ilwaco
City in Pacific County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,006 |
| Coordinates | 46.3089900, -124.0432100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ilwaco (-124.04321, 46.30899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $25.80 | $51.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.95 | $53.90 |
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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