How far is Tacoma, WA from Woods Creek, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Woods Creek, WA is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Woods Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Woods Creek.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Old Owen Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Owen Road
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Turn straight onto Florence Acres Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Florence Acres Road
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Turn left onto 259th Avenue Southeast
1564 ft · 1 min · 259th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 132nd Street Southeast
1 km · 3 min · 132nd Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 248th Drive Southeast
64 m · 9 sec · 248th Drive Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 248th Drive Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Woods Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Woods Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Woods Creek?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Tacoma and 32.7 miles from Woods Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Woods Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Woods Creek. Straight-line distance: 50.17 mi (80.74 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woods Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 5,589 |
| Coordinates | 47.8787100, -121.8984600 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woods Creek (-121.89846, 47.87871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
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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