How far is Tacoma, WA from Woodland, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Woodland, WA is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
114.57 mi
02h 13m
Flight
94.24 mi
151.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.24 mi
Kilometers
151.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.57 mi
Kilometers
184.38 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Sat, Apr 18, 12:33 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-18T08:06
Arrive Woodland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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

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
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Tacoma
57.2 mi
01h 06m
To Woodland
57.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Woodland.

  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

    111.3 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 503 East: Woodland, Cougar

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pacific Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · Pacific Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lewis River Road

    88 m · 10 sec · Lewis River Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Goerig Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Goerig Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goerig Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
112 mi · 98%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
Pacific Avenue
0.71 mi · 1%
WA 503 East
0.21 mi
South 13th Street
0.17 mi
Market Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 06m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
94.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 06m from Tacoma
Leave By
2:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Woodland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Woodland?

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Tacoma and 57.3 miles from Woodland.

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

The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.14 one way or $42.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Woodland.

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Woodland. Straight-line distance: 94.24 mi (151.67 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Woodland

#2 Woodland

Town in Washington state, United States

Population6,548
Coordinates45.9045600, -122.7439900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Woodland (-122.74399, 45.90456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.3 L · about $21.14
Round trip
$42.28
8.08 gal · 30.6 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $21.14 $42.28
Mid-grade $5.57 $22.49 $44.98
Premium $5.77 $23.31 $46.63
Diesel $5.47 $22.09 $44.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Woodland. The current time is 08:06:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.