Origin
Tacoma, WA
Late night in Tacoma on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Enetai, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enetai, WA
Sanket Mishra
Trip Overview
This straightforward 36.1-mile drive from Tacoma to Enetai, Washington, is easily manageable in about 57 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With 82% of the journey on highways, expect a predominantly high-speed experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, which is quite budget-friendly for a trip of this length. Since it's a short route with no recommended stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing distinct geographical zones.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 16 | 28.1 mi | 36m |
| WA 304 | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Charleston Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South 11th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Sprague Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Enetai Beach Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Trenton Avenue Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 11th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 16
— 28.1 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Enetai, WA.
1
Start on South 11th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 11th Street
2
Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sprague Avenue
3
Continue on Sprague Ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Sprague Ramp
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
6
Merge onto WA 16
28 mi
·
36 min
·
WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 36
Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on WA 304
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Charleston Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on WA 304
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Callow Avenue
10
Take the exit onto WA 304
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
WA 304
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Washington Avenue
12
Turn slight right onto Manette Bridge
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Manette Bridge
13
Enter roundabout onto Harkins Street
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
Harkins Street
14
Continue on Harkins Street
245 ft
·
6 sec
·
Harkins Street
15
Turn right onto Pitt Avenue
179 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pitt Avenue
16
Turn left onto East 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 11th Street
17
Turn left onto Trenton Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Trenton Avenue Northeast
18
Turn right onto Northeast Alder Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Northeast Alder Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Jacobson Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacobson Boulevard
20
Continue on Northeast Enetai Beach Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Enetai Beach Road
21
Arrive at destination
Northeast Enetai Beach Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Tacoma, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork 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
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WA 16
Merge onto WA 16
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward WA 304 East: Bremerton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 36
Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
WA 304
Take the exit onto WA 304
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
35.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Jacobson Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Jacobson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.56 one way
$15.11 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.92 | $15.85 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Enetai, WA
Late night in Enetai on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°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
7 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
57m 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?
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with a significant 82% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on WA 16, covering 28.1 miles. The main arteries guiding you include WA 16, WA 304, and Charleston Boulevard. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, characterized by efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.1 mi on WA 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 16 and WA 304. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 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 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (WA 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Tacoma, WA to Enetai, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bremerton along the way.
Bremerton
1.9 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.1 miles on WA 16. 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 Enetai, 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 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (WA 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Enetai, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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