Las Vegas to Tacoma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

852.5 miles 1372 km · straight line
1123.9 miles actual route 1808.8 km · driving distance
20h 53min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
336° NNW bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Tacoma?

The distance from Las Vegas to Tacoma is 852.5 miles (1372 km) as the crow flies. Tacoma is located NNW of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1123.9 miles, taking about 20h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and Tacoma in Washington.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Vegas and Tacoma. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Las Vegas to Tacoma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 53min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 4min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~27h 9min $135–$393* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Tacoma

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
Tacoma
47.25°N, 122.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
74m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 284 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM