Trip from Raymond, WA to Tacoma, WA

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

93.5 mi

150 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

1h 59m ★

6 AM

2h 8m

8 AM

2h 27m

10 AM

2h 15m

12 PM

2h 13m

3 PM

2h 16m

5 PM

2h 26m

8 PM

2h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Raymond, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Raymond, WA to Tacoma, WA covers 93.5 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, US 101, WA 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.62 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

46.7 miles from Raymond, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 93.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and US 101. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.7 miles on I 5.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and US 101. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 90 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 93.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 90 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

90 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 132 Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South...

90.3 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South...

90.5 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

90.8 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | WA 16

Keep slight left at fork onto WA 16 toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

91.3 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward Sprague Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1A Toward Sprague Avenue

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	26.7 mi	33m
US 101	23.3 mi	32m
WA 8	21.1 mi	26m
Olympic Highway	10.1 mi	12m
State Route 107	7.1 mi	12m
South 11th Street	0.9 mi	2m
South Main Street	0.8 mi	1m
South Sprague Avenue	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 26.7 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raymond, WA and Tacoma, WA.

Start on Duryea Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Duryea Street

Turn left onto US 101

18 mi · 25 min · US 101

Turn right onto WA 107

7.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

Continue on WA 107

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Merge onto US 12

10 mi · 12 min · Olympic Highway

Continue on WA 8

21 mi · 26 min · WA 8

Merge onto US 101

5.4 mi · 7 min · US 101

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 52 sec

Merge onto I 5

27 mi · 33 min · I 5

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Exit 132 Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto WA 16

0.5 mi · 43 sec · WA 16

Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 1A Toward Sprague Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Sprague Ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Sprague Ramp

Continue on South Sprague Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Sprague Avenue

Turn right onto South 11th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South 11th Street

Arrive at destination

South 11th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 46.7 miles from Raymond, WA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.7 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tacoma, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Raymond, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Raymond, WA

This is one driving day of about 93.5 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Raymond, WA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 26.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.7 mi from Raymond, WA · 1h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centralia, WA

47 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Federal Way, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centralia, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from Raymond, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tacoma, WA

The final approach into Tacoma, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tacoma, WA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 93.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.62 one way

$39.25 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$20.49	$40.99
premium	$5.77	$21.24	$42.49
diesel	$5.64	$20.77	$41.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Kingswood Drive - Tesla Supercharger

Tumwater, WA

Tesla

20 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Lacey, WA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Tumwater, WA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Mullinax Ford of Olympia

Olympia, WA

SYNERGEV

6 DCFC

Fred Meyer 186 (Lacey, WA)

Lacey, WA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

ARCO, Hawks Prairie Rd NE, Lacey, WA

Lacey, WA

BP_PULSE

6 DCFC

Walmart 3531 (Lacey, WA)

Lacey, WA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Cafaro TARGET PLACE PLAZA (OLYMPIA, WA)

Olympia, WA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 13 Electrify America: 4 Tesla: 3 Non-Networked: 2 Blink Network: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 eVgo Network: 1 RED_E: 1 EVCS: 1 7CHARGE: 1 EV Connect: 1 BP_PULSE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.1	$9.82	$4.49
Efficient EV	23.4	$8.18	$3.74
EV Truck/SUV	37.4	$13.09	$5.98

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Raymond, WA

Night in Raymond on Sunday

Local time

10:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Chance Rain Showers

W 6 mph 39% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 12 at 1:40PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:36PM PDT until April 13 at 5:30AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Destination

Tacoma, WA

Night in Tacoma on Sunday

Local time

10:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Chance Light Rain

SW 6 to 10 mph 50% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 12 at 1:40PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:36PM PDT until April 13 at 5:30AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 8m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Raymond, WA to Tacoma, WA covers 93.5 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, US 101, WA 8. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.7 miles from Raymond, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The route from Raymond, WA to Tacoma, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Raymond, WA to Tacoma, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Tacoma, WA

National Parks Near This Route

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Raymond, WA

Tacoma, WA

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 8m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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