Origin
Tacoma, WA
Evening in Tacoma on Friday
Local time
5:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Buckley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckley, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tacoma, WA to Buckley, WA covers 23.4 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, State Route 410 East, 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 $4.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Tacoma, WA to Buckley, WA covers 23.4 miles and takes about 40m, 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 25 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 0.1 miles in near Market Street.
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 16 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
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
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 Buckley, WA, road signs point toward Sumner and Yakima.
Sumner
9.1 mi in
|
~17m
|
via WA 167
Yakima
10.8 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| State Route 410 East | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| WA 410 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Elhi Hill Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| WA 167 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| WA 509 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Bay Street | 0.5 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 Buckley, 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
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
WA 410
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on WA 410
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Elhi Hill Road
19
Continue on WA 410
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 410 East
20
Enter roundabout onto WA 410
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 410 East
21
Continue on WA 410
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 410 East
22
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
23
Turn left onto North Cottage Street
119 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Cottage Street
24
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.90 one way
$9.79 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Buckley, WA
Evening in Buckley on Friday
Local time
5:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°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
6 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
40m 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 Buckley, WA covers 23.4 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, State Route 410 East, WA 410. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 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 $4.90 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 16 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Between Tacoma, WA and Buckley, WA, road signs point toward Sumner and Yakima.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and Mount Rainier National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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