Longview, Washington to Tacoma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.5 miles 129.5 km · straight line
100.6 miles estimated 161.9 km · driving distance
2h 1min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Longview, Washington from Tacoma?

The distance from Longview, Washington to Tacoma is 80.5 miles (129.5 km) as the crow flies. Tacoma is located NNE of Longview, Washington. By car, the driving distance is approximately 100.6 miles, taking about 2h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Longview, Washington and Tacoma. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Longview, Washington to Tacoma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 1min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 25min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 55min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Longview, Washington & Tacoma

Quick Facts

Longview, Washington
46.14°N, 122.94°W
America/Los_Angeles
6m 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 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 309.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients