Origin
Kingsgate, WA
Late night in Kingsgate on Tuesday
Local time
2:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsgate, WA to Tacoma, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingsgate, WA
Alexander F Ungerer
Trip Overview
This 44.5-mile journey from Kingsgate, WA to Tacoma, WA will take approximately 57 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a straightforward drive with no overnight stops recommended. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like Northeast 132nd Street and 116th Avenue Northeast, with a 0% highway share, suggesting a more community-focused transit. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $9, making it an economical option for a quick excursion within the Pacific Coast region. This route offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Washington locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 20.3 mi | 25m |
| I 405 | 20.1 mi | 25m |
| 121st Avenue Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 132nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 116th Way Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 705 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tacoma Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 15th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 20.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsgate, WA and Tacoma, WA.
1
Start on 121st Avenue Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
121st Avenue Northeast
2
Turn right onto Northeast 132nd Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northeast 132nd Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 132nd Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northeast 132nd Street
4
Continue on Northeast 132nd Street
374 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northeast 132nd Street
5
Enter roundabout onto 116th Way Northeast
192 ft
·
4 sec
·
116th Way Northeast
6
Continue on 116th Way Northeast
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
116th Way Northeast
7
Continue on 116th Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
116th Avenue Northeast
8
Turn left onto Northeast 124th Street
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northeast 124th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 405
20 mi
·
25 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 5
20 mi
·
25 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 133
Toward WA 7 South, I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome
14
Keep slight right at fork
334 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome Station
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 705 North: City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 705
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 705
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward A Street, City Center
Use the slight left lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on South 15th Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
South 15th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Tacoma Avenue South
21
Turn right onto South 11th Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 11th Street
22
Arrive at destination
South 11th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Kingsgate, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 43.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Northeast 124th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 124th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
42.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome St...
7
42.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 705 North: City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 705 North: City Center
8
43.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward A Street, City Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward A Street, City Center
9
43.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.33 one way
$18.67 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Tacoma, WA
Late night in Tacoma on Tuesday
Local time
2:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
11 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
1h 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 57-minute, 44.5-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through neighborhoods and local thoroughfares rather than high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile indicates frequent intersections and changes in direction. This drive will feel like a series of connected local roads, offering a more intimate experience of the communities you pass through. It's a driving style that requires your attention to road signs and traffic signals.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Northeast 124th Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Northeast 124th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Tacoma, WA
Full guide →Tacoma, a major port on the Puget Sound, is the third-largest city in Washington State, with about 220,000 residents. It has a dynamic art scene and a great ballet.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 44.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tacoma, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Northeast 124th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tacoma, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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