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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.46 mi
01h 32m
Flight
50.17 mi
80.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.17 mi
Kilometers
80.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.46 mi
Kilometers
105.34 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woods Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-19T03:00
Arrive Woods Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Newport
WA

City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington

From Tacoma
32.7 mi
00h 46m
To Woods Creek
32.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

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.

  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 right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Owen Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Owen Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Florence Acres Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Florence Acres Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 259th Avenue Southeast

    1564 ft · 1 min · 259th Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 132nd Street Southeast

    1 km · 3 min · 132nd Street Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 248th Drive Southeast

    64 m · 9 sec · 248th Drive Southeast

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
22.6 mi · 35%
I 5 North
20.7 mi · 32%
WA 522 East
13.3 mi · 20%
Florence Acres Road
2.16 mi · 3%
Old Owen Road
1.87 mi · 3%
US 2 East
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 46m from Tacoma
Leave By
3:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.7 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.

RAIL

King Street Station

12 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

13 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

14 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Edmonds station

31 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Woods Creek. Straight-line distance: 50.17 mi (80.74 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Woods Creek

#2 Woods Creek

Census designated place

Population5,589
Coordinates47.8787100, -121.8984600
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Woods Creek (-121.89846, 47.87871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.74 L · about $12.09
Round trip
$24.18
4.62 gal · 17.48 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Woods Creek. The current time is 03:00:50.

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.