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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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.6 mi
02h 55m
Flight
88.25 mi
142.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.25 mi
Kilometers
142.02 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.6 mi
Kilometers
276.17 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tacoma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM PDT
Return by in Tieton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tieton
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Tacoma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tieton
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
Carbonado
WA

Town of the United States

From Tieton
63.6 mi
01h 27m
To Tacoma
107.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
18 to 26 mph W
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Naches Avenue

    735 ft · 20 sec · Naches Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Naches Tieton Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Naches Tieton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Naches Road

    3137 ft · 1 min · South Naches Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    100 mi · 2 hr 31 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East

    29 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East

  8. 8

    Continue on Elhi Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Elhi Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 410 East

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 410 East

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South, WA 161 North, WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Tacoma, Puyallup

    3255 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, Tacoma

    2425 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto River Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Bay Street

    1521 ft · 37 sec · Bay Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 5 South: Olympia, Portland

    1993 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 7 South, I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome

    785 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome Station

    102 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 705 North: City Center

    2087 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    1554 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward A Street, City Center

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue

    1048 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on South 15th Street

    1462 ft · 60 sec · South 15th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South

    1516 ft · 49 sec · Tacoma Avenue South

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    13 m · 2 sec · South 11th Street

  26. 26

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Naches Road
101 mi · 59%
River Road
5.64 mi · 3%
State Route 410 East
5.21 mi · 3%
Naches Tieton Road
3.71 mi · 2%
Elhi Hill Road
1.99 mi · 1%
Valley Freeway
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.4 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carbonado
01h 27m from Tieton
Leave By
12:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

33 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

45 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

57 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

61 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tieton and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 88.25 mi (142.02 km).

Tieton

#1 Tieton

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

Population1,316
Coordinates46.7020700, -120.7553500
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Tacoma

#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Naches Avenue (-120.755347, 46.702194)
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.92 L · about $31.66
Round trip
$63.32
12.1 gal · 45.84 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tieton and Tacoma. The current time is 21:44:59.

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.