How far is West Valley, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from West Valley, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Valley and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley and Tacoma.
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Start on the route
96 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Tieton Drive
66 m · 11 sec · Tieton Drive
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Turn left onto South 72nd Avenue
2610 ft · 1 min · South 72nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Summitview Avenue
2043 ft · 54 sec · Summitview Avenue
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Turn left onto North 66th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North 66th Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Way
2549 ft · 52 sec · Prospect Way
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Turn right onto Cowiche Canyon Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cowiche Canyon Road
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Turn left onto West Powerhouse Road
836 ft · 18 sec · West Powerhouse Road
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Turn right onto Ackley Road
95 m · 12 sec · Ackley Road
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensburg
1455 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Selah Road
31 m · 2 sec · Selah Road
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Take the ramp slight right
34 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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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 West Valley and Tacoma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
85.7 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving West Valley and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Valley to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from West Valley and 81.1 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 12:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.03 one way or $62.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Valley and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Valley and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 98.06 mi (157.82 km).
#1 West Valley
Situated in Yakima County at an elevation of 1194 feet, this area lies immediately west of the city of Yakima along the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.5920700, -120.6050700 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.44 | $31.03 | $62.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $32.66 | $65.31 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $34.13 | $68.26 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $41.64 | $83.27 |
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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