How far is Tacoma, WA from Seattle, WA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Tacoma and Seattle is 24.97 miles (40.19 km).
Flight distance from Tacoma, WA to Seattle, WA is 24.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Tacoma, Washington to Seattle, Washington is: 33.81 miles (54.41 km) by car.
Driving from Tacoma to Seattle will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington. It is located on Puget Sound in the western part of the state. Tacoma is known for its maritime history, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum.
| Population | 219945 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°15'10"N 122°26'39"W |
| Latitude | 47.2528800 |
| Longitude | -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. It is located on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington in northwestern Washington. Seattle is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Space Needle.
| Population | 769714 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°36'22"N 122°19'55"W |
| Latitude | 47.6062100 |
| Longitude | -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Seattle: (-122.332143,47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time Between Tacoma and Seattle
The distance between Tacoma and Seattle is 54 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 36 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Tacoma and Seattle. The current time is 06:42:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.52 liters (1.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Tacoma and Seattle.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Tacoma to Seattle is $5.66 (diesel $6.52).
Washington gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.74 | $5.02 | $5.21 | $5.47 |
| Total | $5.66 | $5.98 | $6.22 | $6.52 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Washington ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.740 (Diesel $5.467) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Tacoma and Seattle (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
