How far is Tacoma, WA from Issaquah, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Issaquah, WA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Issaquah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Issaquah.
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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
15.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 169: Southeast 231st Street, Maple Valley
1525 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast 231st Street
129 m · 14 sec · Southeast 231st Street
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Turn left onto Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
3.5 mi · 6 min · Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Cedar Grove Road Southeast
3.7 mi · 7 min · Cedar Grove Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast
3.1 mi · 5 min · Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast
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Continue on Front Street South
1592 ft · 43 sec · Front Street South
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
1.3 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto East Sunset Way
23 m · 3 sec · East Sunset Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Sunset Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Issaquah.
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
15.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Partly Sunny near Issaquah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Issaquah?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Lea Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Tacoma and 18.6 miles from Issaquah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tacoma and Partly Sunny near Issaquah.
Stop Ideas Near Lea Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lea Hill.
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 Issaquah. Straight-line distance: 27.16 mi (43.71 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Issaquah
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 39,681 |
| Coordinates | 47.5301000, -122.0326200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Issaquah (-122.03262, 47.5301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
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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