How far is Yacolt, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Yacolt, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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 22m.
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 Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yacolt and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yacolt and Tacoma.
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Start on East Cushman Street
74 m · 11 sec · East Cushman Street
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Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
110 m · 11 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto West Yacolt Road
689 ft · 19 sec · West Yacolt Road
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Turn right onto North Amboy Road
1316 ft · 32 sec · North Amboy Road
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Continue on Northeast Amboy Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Northeast Amboy Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 221st Avenue
2559 ft · 49 sec · Northeast 221st Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Cedar Creek Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Northeast Cedar Creek Road
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Continue on Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hayes Road
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Continue on Northwest Hayes Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Northwest Hayes Road
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Continue on East CC Street
1033 ft · 38 sec · East CC Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis River Road
38 m · 7 sec · Lewis River Road
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
109.3 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street
1248 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall
1086 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
1655 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
2562 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue
2552 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Continue on South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 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 Yacolt and Tacoma.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Atlantic Avenue
Merge slight left
109 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Yacolt 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 Yacolt to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Yacolt and 68.4 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 1:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.12 one way or $50.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Yacolt and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Napavine
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 Napavine.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yacolt and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 95.85 mi (154.25 km).
#1 Yacolt
Town in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,802 |
| Coordinates | 45.8659500, -122.4062100 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $5.23 | $25.12 | $50.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.72 | $53.44 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $27.70 | $55.40 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.24 | $52.48 |
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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