Oakland to Tacoma: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Oakland from Tacoma?
The distance from Oakland to Tacoma is 652.9 miles (1050.7 km) as the crow flies. Tacoma is located N of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 770.7 miles, taking about 14h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Oakland 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.
Coordinates come from public place data for Oakland 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 Oakland to Tacoma
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 218 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38.1 times to circle the Earth's equator