How far is Venersborg, WA from Tacoma, WA?

The driving distance from Venersborg, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
137.24 mi
02h 21m
Flight
102.2 mi
164.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.2 mi
Kilometers
164.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.24 mi
Kilometers
220.87 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tacoma
Tue, May 5, 4:33 PM PDT
Return by in Venersborg
Tue, May 5, 6:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Venersborg
2026-05-05T14:12
Arrive Tacoma
Tue, May 5, 4:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Venersborg
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
Winlock
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Venersborg
68.2 mi
01h 10m
To Tacoma
69 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 209th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast 209th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Northeast Risto Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Risto Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Risto Road

    1656 ft · 28 sec · Northeast Risto Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast 199th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast 199th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Eaton Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Eaton Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Eaton Boulevard

    2491 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Eaton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southwest 10th Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Southwest 10th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast 219th Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Northeast 219th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Seattle

    2968 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street

    1248 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall

    1086 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    1655 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    2562 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue

    2552 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Sprague Ramp

    1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp

  18. 18

    Continue on South Sprague Avenue

    2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seattle
120 mi · 87%
Northeast 219th Street
4.28 mi · 3%
Northeast Risto Road
2.59 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.55 mi · 1%
Southeast Eaton Boulevard
1.26 mi · 1%
WA 16 West
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Seattle

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 15m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winlock
01h 10m from Venersborg
Leave By
1:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Venersborg and Sunny near Tacoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Winlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Venersborg and 69 miles from Tacoma.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 1:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.33 one way or $50.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winlock

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

25 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

39 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Centennial Station

57 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

76 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Venersborg and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 102.2 mi (164.48 km).

Venersborg

#1 Venersborg

Place in Washington, USA

Population3,745
Coordinates45.7737300, -122.4245400
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Tacoma

#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 209th Street (-122.42454, 45.77369)
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.33 L · about $25.33
Round trip
$50.66
9.68 gal · 36.66 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.33 $50.66
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.94 $53.89
Premium $5.77 $27.93 $55.86
Diesel $5.47 $26.46 $52.92

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Venersborg and Tacoma. The current time is 14:12:41.

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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.