Origin
Tacoma, WA
Late night in Tacoma on Friday
Local time
5:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Alderton, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alderton, WA
Michael
Trip Overview
The drive from Tacoma, WA to Alderton, WA covers 14 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, WA 167, WA 410 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Tacoma, WA to Alderton, WA covers 14 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 14 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (WA 167): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward WA 509 North: South 21st Street, Port of Tacoma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 509 North: South 21st Street, Port of...
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Portland Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Portland Avenue
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
WA 167
Take the ramp onto WA 167 toward WA 161 South, WA 167 North: Seattle, Sumner
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 161 South, WA 167 North: Seattle, Sum...
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
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.
Toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward WA 162 East: Valley Avenue, Orting
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.
Toward WA 162 East: Valley Avenue, Orting
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tacoma, WA and Alderton, WA, road signs point toward Port Of Tacoma, Sumner, Yakima and Orting.
Port Of Tacoma
0.8 mi in
|
~2m
Sumner
9.1 mi in
|
~17m
|
via WA 167
Yakima
10.8 mi in
|
~19m
Orting
12.3 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| WA 167 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| WA 410 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Route 162 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| WA 509 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Bay Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Orting Highway East | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Portland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 5.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Alderton, WA.
1
Start on South 11th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 11th Street
2
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Market Street
3
Turn left onto South 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South 13th Street
4
Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 705 SB Ramp
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Port of Tacoma
6
Merge onto I 705
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 705
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward WA 509 North: South 21st Street, Port of Tacoma
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto WA 509
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
WA 509
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Portland Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto East Portland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Portland Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto East 28th Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 28th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn straight onto WA 167
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bay Street
13
Continue on WA 167
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
River Road
14
Turn left onto WA 167
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Meridian
15
Take the ramp onto WA 167
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
WA 167
Toward WA 161 South, WA 167 North: Seattle, Sumner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on WA 410
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 410
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward WA 162 East: Valley Avenue, Orting
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Orting Highway East
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Orting Highway East
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on State Route 162
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 162
21
Arrive at destination
WA 162
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Alderton, WA
Late night in Alderton on Friday
Local time
5:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tacoma, WA to Alderton, WA covers 14 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, WA 167, WA 410. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Tacoma, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.93 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 14 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (WA 167): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tacoma, WA and Alderton, WA, road signs point toward Port Of Tacoma, Sumner, Yakima and Orting.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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