How far is Tacoma, WA from Wollochet, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Wollochet, WA is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
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.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Wollochet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Wollochet.
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Start on South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street
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Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1466 ft · 42 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Take the exit straight
839 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
2068 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 24th Street Northwest, Tacoma Narrows Airport
1627 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto 24th Street Northwest
912 ft · 30 sec · 24th Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jahn Avenue Northwest
720 ft · 20 sec · Jahn Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Stone Drive Northwest
1 mi · 3 min · Stone Drive Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
58 m · 12 sec · Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
1806 ft · 48 sec · Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
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Turn straight onto 34th Avenue Northwest
80 m · 12 sec · 34th Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Wollochet.
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.
WA 16 West
Merge slight left
5.58 mi · 00h 07m
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 Sunny near Wollochet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Wollochet?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Fircrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Tacoma and 5 miles from Wollochet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Sunny near Wollochet.
Stop Ideas Near Fircrest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Lakewood City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fircrest.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Wollochet. Straight-line distance: 6.64 mi (10.69 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wollochet
Situated within Pierce County on the Kitsap Peninsula at an elevation of 194 feet, this unincorporated community surrounds Wollochet Bay, an inlet of the southern Puget Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2687100, -122.5840200 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wollochet (-122.58402, 47.26871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
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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