How far is Tacoma, WA from Lochsloy, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Lochsloy, WA is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.76 mi
01h 36m
Flight
58.42 mi
94.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.42 mi
Kilometers
94.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.76 mi
Kilometers
117.09 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lochsloy
Sun, Apr 19, 3:26 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-19T01:50
Arrive Lochsloy
Sun, Apr 19, 3:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
9:30 PM PDT
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
Seattle
WA

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

From Tacoma
36.4 mi
00h 48m
To Lochsloy
36.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp

    65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma

    869 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Snohomish, Wenatchee

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens, 20th Street Southeast

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 204 East: Lake Stevens

    1712 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on SR 204

    114 m · 6 sec · SR 204

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 204

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 204

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 9

    62 m · 3 sec · State Route 9

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    573 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 92

    2964 ft · 1 min · State Route 92

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    26 m · 5 sec · State Route 92

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 92

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    31 m · 6 sec · State Route 92

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 92

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 147th Avenue Northeast

    43 m · 5 sec · 147th Avenue Northeast

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 61st Street Northeast

    21 m · 2 sec · 61st Street Northeast

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 61st Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
60.2 mi · 83%
State Route 92
4.26 mi · 6%
US 2 East
2.28 mi · 3%
State Route 204
2.05 mi · 3%
State Route 9
1.77 mi · 2%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seattle
00h 48m from Tacoma
Leave By
3:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Lochsloy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 36.4 miles from Tacoma and 36.4 miles from Lochsloy.

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

The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Lochsloy.

Stop Ideas Near Seattle

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 Seattle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.

RAIL

King Street Station

1 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

2 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Lochsloy. Straight-line distance: 58.42 mi (94.02 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Lochsloy

#2 Lochsloy

Census designated place

Population2,533
Coordinates48.0514900, -122.0320800
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Lochsloy (-122.03208, 48.05149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $13.45
Round trip
$26.90
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.45 $26.90
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.31 $28.61
Premium $5.77 $14.83 $29.66
Diesel $5.47 $14.05 $28.10

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Lochsloy. The current time is 01:50:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.