Long Beach, California to Tacoma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Long Beach, California from Tacoma?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Tacoma is 957.6 miles (1541.1 km) as the crow flies. Tacoma is located NNW of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1127.7 miles, taking about 21h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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 Long Beach, California 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.