How far is Tacoma, WA from Lake Stevens, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Lake Stevens, WA is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 34m.
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.
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Lake Stevens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Lake Stevens.
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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
59.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Snohomish, Wenatchee
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens, 20th Street Southeast
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 204 East: Lake Stevens
1712 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on SR 204
114 m · 6 sec · SR 204
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Continue on State Route 204
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 204
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 9
62 m · 3 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
573 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
31 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
3103 ft · 56 sec · State Route 9
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Turn right onto Lundeen Parkway
2131 ft · 52 sec · Lundeen Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lundeen Parkway
30 m · 2 sec · Lundeen Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lundeen Parkway
2600 ft · 1 min · Lundeen Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake View Drive
35 m · 3 sec · Lake View Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake View Drive
2313 ft · 1 min · Lake View Drive
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Continue on 20th Street Northeast
1.3 km · 2 min · 20th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 123rd Avenue Northeast
42 m · 9 sec · 123rd Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto North Lakeshore Drive
85 m · 11 sec · North Lakeshore Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
20 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Lake Stevens.
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 North
Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Tacoma and Sunny near Lake Stevens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Lake Stevens?
The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Tacoma and 34.9 miles from Lake Stevens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tacoma and Sunny near Lake Stevens.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Lake Stevens. Straight-line distance: 55.56 mi (89.42 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Stevens
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 34,794 |
| Coordinates | 48.0151000, -122.0637400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Stevens (-122.06374, 48.0151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $13.69 | $27.39 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
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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