How far is Zillah, WA from Tacoma, WA?

The driving distance from Zillah, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 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
175.89 mi
02h 55m
Flight
118.73 mi
191.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.73 mi
Kilometers
191.08 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.89 mi
Kilometers
283.06 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tacoma
Wed, Apr 22, 7:26 PM PDT
Return by in Zillah
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zillah
2026-04-22T16:30
Arrive Tacoma
Wed, Apr 22, 7:26 PM 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 Zillah
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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Zillah
87.8 mi
01h 27m
To Tacoma
88 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 17 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 Zillah and Tacoma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    2948 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Meyers Road

    1522 ft · 43 sec · Meyers Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 18

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

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

    785 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

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

    102 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

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

    2087 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    1554 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward A Street, City Center

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

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

    1048 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on South 15th Street

    1462 ft · 60 sec · South 15th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South

    1516 ft · 49 sec · Tacoma Avenue South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 11th Street

    13 m · 2 sec · South 11th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 49%
Meyers Road
51.7 mi · 29%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 15%
I 5 South
8.04 mi · 5%
I 705 North
0.75 mi
I 5
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+57.2 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 27m from Zillah
Leave By
12:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Zillah 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 Zillah to Tacoma?

The road trip is about 175.9 miles (283.1 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Zillah and 88 miles from Tacoma.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 $32.50 one way or $64.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Zillah and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zillah and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 118.73 mi (191.08 km).

Zillah

#1 Zillah

City in Washington

Population3,135
Coordinates46.4020700, -120.2620000
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Tacoma

#2 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-120.262081, 46.401967)
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.49 L · about $32.50
Round trip
$64.99
12.42 gal · 46.98 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.50 $64.99
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.57 $69.14
Premium $5.77 $35.84 $71.68
Diesel $5.47 $33.95 $67.90

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Zillah and Tacoma. The current time is 16:30:32.

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.