How far is University Place, WA from Tacoma, WA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between University Place and Tacoma is 5.12 miles (8.24 km).

Flight distance from University Place, WA to Tacoma, WA is 5.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from University Place, Washington to Tacoma, Washington is: 8.36 miles (13.46 km) by car.

Driving from University Place to Tacoma will take approximately 00 hours 15 minutes.

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#1 University Place

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population 34090
GPS Coordinates 47°14'8"N 122°33'1"W
Latitude 47.2356500
Longitude -122.5504000
Altitude 63
Country United States
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#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington. It is located on Puget Sound in the western part of the state. Tacoma is known for its maritime history, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum.

Population 219945
GPS Coordinates 47°15'10"N 122°26'39"W
Latitude 47.2528800
Longitude -122.4442900
Altitude 74
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between University Place and Tacoma

The distance between University Place and Tacoma is 13 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 08 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between University Place and Tacoma. The current time is 00:42:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.12 liters (0.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between University Place and Tacoma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from University Place to Tacoma is $1.4 (diesel $1.61).

Washington gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $4.74 $5.02 $5.21 $5.47
Total $1.4 $1.48 $1.54 $1.61

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Washington ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.740 (Diesel $5.467) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between University Place and Tacoma (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Auburn, WA to University Place 19.06 miles (31 km)

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Driving distance from Bellingham, WA to University Place 127.98 miles (206 km)

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Driving distance from Everett, WA to University Place 66.6 miles (107 km)

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Driving distance from Kent, WA to University Place 23.8 miles (38 km)

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Driving distance from Pasco, WA to University Place 233.31 miles (375 km)

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Driving distance from Redmond, WA to University Place 48.56 miles (78 km)

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