Cities Near Tacoma
Cities near Tacoma, Washington: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Lakewood, Federal Way, South Hill. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Tacoma, Washington is Lakewood, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 7 mi / 11 km | 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Federal Way | 8 mi / 13 km | 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| South Hill | 11 mi / 18 km | 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Burien | 16 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Seattle | 25 mi / 40 km | 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Olympia | 26 mi / 42 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kirkland | 32 mi / 51 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shoreline | 35 mi / 56 km | 1 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Everett | 51 mi / 83 km | 1 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Victoria | 92 mi / 148 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Tacoma
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Lakewood, Federal Way, South Hill, Burien, Seattle. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Tacoma include Lakewood, Federal Way, South Hill, Burien, Seattle. The closest is Lakewood, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.