How far is Tacoma, WA from Sisco Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Sisco Heights, WA is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.18 mi
01h 40m
Flight
61.74 mi
99.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.74 mi
Kilometers
99.36 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.18 mi
Kilometers
120.99 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sisco Heights
Mon, Nov 9, 11:07 AM PST
Return by in Tacoma
Mon, Nov 9, 12:47 PM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-11-09T09:27
Arrive Sisco Heights
Mon, Nov 9, 11:07 AM PST
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM PST

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

Leave by
3:10 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
9:30 PM PST
Morning start is best

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
Seattle
WA

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

From Tacoma
37.5 mi
00h 50m
To Sisco Heights
37.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Monday

Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM PST
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Monday

Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM PST
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Sisco Heights.

  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

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Snohomish, Wenatchee

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens, 20th Street Southeast

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 204 East: Lake Stevens

    1712 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on SR 204

    114 m · 6 sec · SR 204

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 204

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 204

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 9

    62 m · 3 sec · State Route 9

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    573 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 9

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    32 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    28 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 132nd Street Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · 132nd Street Northeast

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 132nd Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
60.2 mi · 80%
State Route 9
7.79 mi · 10%
US 2 East
2.28 mi · 3%
State Route 204
2.05 mi · 3%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
132nd Street Northeast
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 15m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seattle
00h 50m from Tacoma
Leave By
3:10 PM PST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Tacoma and Light Rain near Sisco Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Sisco Heights?

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Tacoma and 37.7 miles from Sisco Heights.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Tacoma and Light Rain near Sisco Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Seattle

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Seattle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.

RAIL

King Street Station

1 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

2 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Sisco Heights. Straight-line distance: 61.74 mi (99.36 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sisco Heights

Situated in northern Snohomish County at an elevation of 456 feet, this unincorporated rural area sits on an upland plateau west of the Cascade foothills.

Population0
Coordinates48.1153800, -122.0970800
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Sisco Heights (-122.09708, 48.11538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.04 L · about $13.33
Round trip
$26.67
5.3 gal · 20.08 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.03 $13.33 $26.67
Mid-grade $5.29 $14.01 $28.03
Premium $5.55 $14.72 $29.44
Diesel $7.16 $18.98 $37.96

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Sisco Heights. The current time is 09:27:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.