How far is Tacoma, WA from Woodway, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Woodway, WA is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
50.03 mi
01h 08m
Flight
37.65 mi
60.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.65 mi
Kilometers
60.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.03 mi
Kilometers
80.51 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:03 PM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Thu, Apr 16, 2:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-16T11:54
Arrive Woodway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Tukwila
WA

City in Washington

From Tacoma
25 mi
00h 34m
To Woodway
25 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.2 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds

    1608 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry

    555 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  14. 14

    Continue on North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2021 ft · 45 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Edmonds Way

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Edmonds Way

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 226th Street Southwest

    1349 ft · 48 sec · 226th Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Algonquin Road

    1677 ft · 1 min · Algonquin Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Woodway Park Road

    839 ft · 29 sec · Woodway Park Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodway Park Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
43.8 mi · 88%
Edmonds Way
2.24 mi · 4%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 2%
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.7 mi · 1%
WA 104 West
0.41 mi · 1%
North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

43.2 mi · 00h 54m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tukwila
00h 34m from Tacoma
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Woodway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Tukwila is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Tacoma and 25 miles from Woodway.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Woodway.

Stop Ideas Near Tukwila

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 Tukwila and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 0.6 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 13.1 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

2 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

17 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

28 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Woodway. Straight-line distance: 37.65 mi (60.59 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Woodway

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population1,391
Coordinates47.7962100, -122.3829100
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Woodway (-122.38291, 47.79621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $9.21
Round trip
$18.42
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.21 $18.42
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.80 $19.60
Premium $5.77 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $5.47 $9.62 $19.24

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Woodway. The current time is 11:54:51.

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.