How far is Tacoma, WA from Manchester, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Manchester, WA is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
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 Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Manchester.
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Start on South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street
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Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1466 ft · 42 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Take the exit straight
839 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
2068 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mullenix Road
1728 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Mullenix Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Mullenix Road
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Turn left onto Phillips Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 5 min · Phillips Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Turn left onto Locker Road Southeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Locker Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Southworth Drive
1 km · 1 min · Southeast Southworth Drive
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Turn right onto Colchester Drive Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Colchester Drive Southeast
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Continue on Colchester Drive East
1 mi · 2 min · Colchester Drive East
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Manchester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
WA 16 West
Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Partly Cloudy near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Manchester?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Tacoma and 15.8 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Partly Cloudy near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Burien City Hall
Tacoma Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 21.44 mi (34.51 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
Situated on the eastern shore of the Kitsap Peninsula in Kitsap County, this waterfront community sits at an approximate elevation of 30 feet overlooking Puget Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5556600, -122.5450700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-122.54507, 47.55566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.44 | $6.03 | $12.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
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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