How far is Tacoma, WA from South Bend, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to South Bend, WA is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.69 mi
02h 15m
Flight
75.99 mi
122.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.99 mi
Kilometers
122.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.69 mi
Kilometers
158.82 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-22T23:17
Arrive South Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
McCleary
WA

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

From Tacoma
49.3 mi
01h 08m
To South Bend
49.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and South Bend.

  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 left to continue on I 5 South: Portland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles

    2448 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    10 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond

    1371 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 107

    7 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ferry Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Ferry Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto First Street West

    76 m · 18 sec · First Street West

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · First Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
29.4 mi · 30%
US 101
27 mi · 27%
State Route 107
11.2 mi · 11%
Olympic Highway
10 mi · 10%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
76 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCleary
01h 08m from Tacoma
Leave By
1:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Tacoma and Light Rain Likely near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to South Bend?

The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

McCleary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Tacoma and 49.4 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 1:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Light Rain Likely near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near McCleary

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

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

36 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

44 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

67 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

90 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 75.99 mi (122.3 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

City in Pacific County, Washington, U.

Population1,731
Coordinates46.6631500, -123.8046100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: South Bend (-123.80461, 46.66315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.18 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.42
6.96 gal · 26.36 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $18.21 $36.42
Mid-grade $5.57 $19.37 $38.75
Premium $5.77 $20.08 $40.17
Diesel $5.47 $19.03 $38.05

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 South Bend. The current time is 23:17:38.

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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.