How far is Tacoma, WA from Nooksack, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Nooksack, WA is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.17 mi
02h 55m
Flight
115.85 mi
186.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.85 mi
Kilometers
186.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.17 mi
Kilometers
222.37 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nooksack
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-23T02:54
Arrive Nooksack
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Marysville
WA

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

From Tacoma
69 mi
01h 27m
To Nooksack
69.2 mi
01h 27m

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
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.6 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker

    1025 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Sunset Drive

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Sunset Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Baker Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Baker Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Everson Goshen Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Everson Goshen Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Everson Goshen Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Everson Goshen Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Mead Avenue

    2132 ft · 49 sec · Mead Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Mead Avenue

    67 m · 5 sec · Mead Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Kale Street

    1063 ft · 18 sec · Kale Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Everson Road

    2407 ft · 41 sec · Everson Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Columbia Street

    1749 ft · 34 sec · West Columbia Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Nooksack Road

    2654 ft · 1 min · Nooksack Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    21 m · 3 sec · East Madison Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
121 mi · 88%
Everson Goshen Road
7.8 mi · 6%
Mount Baker Highway
2.43 mi · 2%
East Sunset Drive
2.31 mi · 2%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 26m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marysville
01h 27m from Tacoma
Leave By
12:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Nooksack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Marysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Tacoma and 69.2 miles from Nooksack.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 12:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.54 one way or $51.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marysville

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

9 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Stanwood station

25 mi away
27111 Florence Way
BUS

Monroe, Washington

26 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

27 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Nooksack. Straight-line distance: 115.85 mi (186.45 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Nooksack

Small city in Washington

Population1,659
Coordinates48.9276200, -122.3215500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Nooksack (-122.32155, 48.92762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.46 L · about $25.54
Round trip
$51.07
9.76 gal · 36.92 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.54 $51.07
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.17 $54.33
Premium $5.77 $28.16 $56.32
Diesel $5.47 $26.68 $53.36

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 Nooksack. The current time is 02:54:19.

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.