How far is Seattle, WA from Tacoma, WA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Seattle and Tacoma is 24.97 miles (40.19 km).

Flight distance from Seattle, WA to Tacoma, WA is 24.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Tacoma, Washington is: 33.65 miles (54.16 km) by car.

Driving from Seattle to Tacoma will take approximately 00 hours 40 minutes.

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#1 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. It is located on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington in northwestern Washington. Seattle is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Space Needle.

Population 769714
GPS Coordinates 47°36'22"N 122°19'55"W
Latitude 47.6062100
Longitude -122.3320700
Altitude 56
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 Seattle and Tacoma

The distance between Seattle and Tacoma is 54 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 36 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 Seattle and Tacoma. The current time is 02:00:01.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 07 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.5 liters (1.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Seattle and Tacoma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Seattle to Tacoma is $5.63 (diesel $6.49).

Washington gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $4.74 $5.02 $5.21 $5.47
Total $5.63 $5.96 $6.19 $6.49

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 December 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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