How far is Tieton, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Tieton, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tieton and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tieton and Tacoma.
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Start on Naches Avenue
735 ft · 20 sec · Naches Avenue
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Continue on Naches Tieton Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Naches Tieton Road
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Continue on South Naches Road
3137 ft · 1 min · South Naches Road
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
100 mi · 2 hr 31 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East
29 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East
1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East
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Continue on Elhi Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Elhi Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 410 East
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 410 East
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South, WA 161 North, WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Tacoma, Puyallup
3255 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, Tacoma
2425 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto River Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · River Road
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Continue on Bay Street
1521 ft · 37 sec · Bay Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 5 South: Olympia, Portland
1993 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 7 South, I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome
785 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome Station
102 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 705 North: City Center
2087 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right
1554 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward A Street, City Center
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue
1048 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on South 15th Street
1462 ft · 60 sec · South 15th Street
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Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South
1516 ft · 49 sec · Tacoma Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
13 m · 2 sec · South 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tieton and Tacoma.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Naches Road
Continue straight
100 mi · 02h 32m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Tieton and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tieton to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Carbonado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Tieton and 107.9 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.4 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 12:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.66 one way or $63.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Tieton and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Carbonado
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carbonado.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tieton and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 88.25 mi (142.02 km).
#1 Tieton
City in Yakima County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,316 |
| Coordinates | 46.7020700, -120.7553500 |
| Altitude | 586 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $31.66 | $63.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $33.68 | $67.36 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $34.91 | $69.83 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $33.08 | $66.15 |
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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