How far is Tacoma, WA from Longview, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Longview, WA is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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.
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Longview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Longview.
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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
92.2 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Kelso Avenue
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North Kelso Avenue
3274 ft · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue
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Continue on North Pacific Avenue
900 ft · 29 sec · North Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto Cowlitz Way
1 km · 2 min · Cowlitz Way
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Continue on Washington Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Way
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Turn left onto 15th Avenue
1226 ft · 43 sec · 15th Avenue
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Turn right onto Hudson Street
45 m · 9 sec · Hudson Street
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Turn right onto Olympia Way
94 m · 10 sec · Olympia Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olympia Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Longview.
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 South
Merge slight left
92.2 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Tacoma and Light Rain Likely near Longview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Longview?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Tacoma and 48.7 miles from Longview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Light Rain Likely near Longview.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound
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 Grand Mound.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Longview. Straight-line distance: 80.5 mi (129.55 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Longview
City in Washington state, United States
| Population | 38,515 |
| Coordinates | 46.1381700, -122.9381700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longview (-122.93817, 46.13817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $19.79 | $39.59 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
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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