How far is Tacoma, WA from Lofall, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Lofall, WA is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.19 mi
01h 10m
Flight
39.9 mi
64.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.9 mi
Kilometers
64.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.19 mi
Kilometers
82.38 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lofall
Thu, Oct 15, 7:26 PM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Thu, Oct 15, 8:37 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-10-15T18:16
Arrive Lofall
Thu, Oct 15, 7:26 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
East Port Orchard
WA

Census designated place

From Tacoma
25.5 mi
00h 35m
To Lofall
25.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue

    2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Sprague Ramp

    1466 ft · 42 sec · Sprague Ramp

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    839 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    2068 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    19.3 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pioneer Way Northwest

    2599 ft · 59 sec · Pioneer Way Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lofall Road Northwest

    1 km · 1 min · Lofall Road Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest Lofall Road

    1139 ft · 39 sec · Northwest Lofall Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Lofall Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 West
28.7 mi · 56%
State Highway 3 Northwest
19.3 mi · 38%
South 11th Street
0.89 mi · 2%
Lofall Road Northwest
0.64 mi · 1%
South Sprague Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
Pioneer Way Northwest
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WA 16 West

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Port Orchard
00h 35m from Tacoma
Leave By
4:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Sunny near Lofall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

East Port Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Tacoma and 25.6 miles from Lofall.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Sunny near Lofall.

Stop Ideas Near East Port Orchard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Port Orchard, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.

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2701 Alaskan Way
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King Street Station

24 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
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Tukwila station

30 mi away
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Tacoma Dome Station

35 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Lofall. Straight-line distance: 39.9 mi (64.21 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lofall

Situated in Kitsap County at an elevation of 72 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the eastern shore of Hood Canal.

Population0
Coordinates47.8119200, -122.6584100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Lofall (-122.65841, 47.81192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.67
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $9.84 $19.67
Mid-grade $5.72 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $5.98 $10.82 $21.64
Diesel $7.29 $13.20 $26.40

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Lofall. The current time is 18:16:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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