How far is Tacoma, WA from Summit, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Summit, WA is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
CDP in Pierce County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Summit.
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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
2715 ft · 55 sec · Bay Street
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Turn straight
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Pioneer Way
3.2 mi · 6 min · Pioneer Way
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Turn slight right onto Canyon Road East
3 mi · 6 min · Canyon Road East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canyon Road East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Summit.
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.
Pioneer Way
Turn straight onto Pioneer Way
3.21 mi · 00h 06m
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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Summit?
The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 4.7 miles from Tacoma and 4.8 miles from Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Summit.
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 Auburn
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 Summit. Straight-line distance: 7.51 mi (12.08 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summit
Situated in Pierce County at an elevation of 476 feet, this census-designated place forms part of the suburban area south of Tacoma.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1617700, -122.3570700 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit (-122.35707, 47.16177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $5.44 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
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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