How far is Tacoma, WA from Millwood, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Millwood, WA is about 300.3 miles (483.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.28 mi
05h 37m
Flight
242.85 mi
390.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.85 mi
Kilometers
390.83 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.28 mi
Kilometers
483.25 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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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 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millwood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 PM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-23T07:24
Arrive Millwood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Tacoma
149.8 mi
02h 49m
To Millwood
150.4 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Millwood

    2137 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Mullan Road

    1098 ft · 29 sec · North Mullan Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Argonne Road

    2080 ft · 59 sec · North Argonne Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Argonne Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
262 mi · 87%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 9%
I 5 North
8.28 mi · 3%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi
WA 18 East
0.5 mi
North Argonne Road
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.5 mi
242.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 49m from Tacoma
Leave By
5:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Chance Rain Showers near Millwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.3 miles (483.3 km) and usually takes 05h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Tacoma and 150.4 miles from Millwood.

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

The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.47 one way or $110.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Chance Rain Showers near Millwood.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, 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 George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Millwood. Straight-line distance: 242.85 mi (390.83 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Millwood

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population1,801
Coordinates47.6812800, -117.2827100
Altitude601
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Millwood (-117.28271, 47.68128)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.11 L · about $55.47
Round trip
$110.94
21.2 gal · 80.22 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $55.47 $110.94
Mid-grade $5.57 $59.01 $118.02
Premium $5.77 $61.17 $122.35
Diesel $5.47 $57.95 $115.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Millwood. The current time is 07:24:43.

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.