How far is Tacoma, WA from South Hill, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to South Hill, WA is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
CDP in Pierce County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and South Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and South Hill.
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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
764 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 509 North: South 21st Street, Port of Tacoma
1408 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Portland Avenue
1962 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto East Portland Avenue
2066 ft · 1 min · East Portland Avenue
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
847 ft · 16 sec · East 28th Street
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Turn straight onto Bay Street
2643 ft · 53 sec · Bay Street
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Continue on River Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · River Road
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
2270 ft · 48 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on 5th Street Northwest
726 ft · 15 sec · 5th Street Northwest
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Continue on 5th Street Southwest
152 m · 17 sec · 5th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto West Pioneer
1318 ft · 30 sec · West Pioneer
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Turn right onto South Meridian
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Meridian
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Meridian
1.5 km · 2 min · South Meridian
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
2508 ft · 1 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Turn left onto 128th Street East
1.5 km · 2 min · 128th Street East
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Turn left onto 117th Avenue East
155 m · 17 sec · 117th Avenue East
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Continue on 126th Street Court East
749 ft · 26 sec · 126th Street Court East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 126th Street Court East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and South Hill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
River Road
Continue on River Road
5.4 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near South Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to South Hill?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Tacoma and 7.1 miles from South Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near South Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Waller
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waller.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and South Hill. Straight-line distance: 11.24 mi (18.09 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Hill
Town in Virginia
| Population | 52,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.1412100, -122.2701200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hill (-122.27012, 47.14121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
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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