How far is Tacoma, WA from Mukilteo, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Mukilteo, WA is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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 20m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Mukilteo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Mukilteo.
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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 right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
48.1 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 525 North, I 405 South: Mukilteo, Bellevue
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 525 North: Alderwood Mall Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight
812 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Paine Field Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Paine Field Boulevard
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Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest
2170 ft · 45 sec · 84th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Mukilteo Speedway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mukilteo Speedway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Mukilteo.
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 North
Merge slight left
48.1 mi · 01h 00m
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 Mukilteo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Mukilteo?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
White Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Tacoma and 29.8 miles from Mukilteo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 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 3:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Light Rain Likely near Mukilteo.
Stop Ideas Near White Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Mukilteo. Straight-line distance: 48.23 mi (77.62 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mukilteo
Waterfront city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,351 |
| Coordinates | 47.9445400, -122.3045800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mukilteo (-122.30458, 47.94454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
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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