How far is Tacoma, WA from Yacolt, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Yacolt, WA is about 136.1 miles (219 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.08 mi
02h 46m
Flight
95.85 mi
154.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.85 mi
Kilometers
154.25 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.08 mi
Kilometers
219 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yacolt
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-19T03:50
Arrive Yacolt
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Tacoma
68 mi
01h 23m
To Yacolt
68.1 mi
01h 23m

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
66°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 14 sec · Pacific Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lewis River Road

    635 ft · 24 sec · Lewis River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East CC Street

    1360 ft · 37 sec · East CC Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Northwest Hayes Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Northwest Hayes Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Hayes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hayes Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Cedar Creek Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Northeast Cedar Creek Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast 221st Avenue

    2559 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 221st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northeast Amboy Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Northeast Amboy Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Amboy Road

    1316 ft · 37 sec · North Amboy Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Yacolt Road

    689 ft · 17 sec · West Yacolt Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Cushman Street

    74 m · 11 sec · East Cushman Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cushman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
112 mi · 82%
Northeast Cedar Creek Road
10.9 mi · 8%
Northeast Amboy Road
4.06 mi · 3%
Northwest Hayes Road
4.02 mi · 3%
Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 23m from Tacoma
Leave By
12:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Tacoma and Light Rain Likely near Yacolt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Tacoma and 68.1 miles from Yacolt.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 12:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.12 one way or $50.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Light Rain Likely near Yacolt.

Stop Ideas Near Napavine

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Yacolt. Straight-line distance: 95.85 mi (154.25 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Yacolt

Town in Clark County, Washington, United States

Population1,802
Coordinates45.8659500, -122.4062100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Yacolt (-122.40621, 45.86595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.18 L · about $25.12
Round trip
$50.24
9.6 gal · 36.36 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.12 $50.24
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.72 $53.44
Premium $5.77 $27.70 $55.40
Diesel $5.47 $26.24 $52.48

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 Yacolt. The current time is 03:50:29.

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.