How far is it from Ruston, WA, to Tacoma, WA, ?

The distance between Ruston, WA, and Tacoma, WA, is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ruston, WA, to Tacoma, WA, ?

The drive from Ruston, WA, to Tacoma, WA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Ruston, WA, to Tacoma, WA, ?

The fastest route from Ruston, WA, to Tacoma, WA, covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Tacoma, WA from Ruston, WA?

Tacoma, WA lies roughly to the south-east of Ruston, WA.

Are there charging stations between Ruston, WA and Tacoma, WA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ruston, WA to Tacoma, WA, including Kroger Fred Meyer 691 (Gig Harbor, WA) (350 kW); LeMay - America's Car Museum (350 kW); Safeway Tacoma (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 104.

Ruston, WA Tacoma, WA

Distance: 8 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Ruston, WA to Tacoma, WA takes about 20 min via WA 163. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 8 mi

1 Depart onto North 51st Street 1 mi
2 Turn left onto North Pearl Street 4 mi
3 Take ramp left 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left 3 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Turn left 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto South Sprague Avenue 1 mi
8 Turn right onto South 19th Street 1 mi

9 Turn right 39 yd
10 Arrive left

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The return trip from Tacoma, WA to Ruston, WA covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

104 chargers

Kroger Fred Meyer 691 (Gig Harbor, WA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 5502 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335350 kW
LeMay - America's Car MuseumCCS · 2702 E D St, Tacoma, WA, 98421350 kW
Safeway TacomaCCS, CHAdeMO · 1112 S M St, Tacoma, WA, 98405350 kW
Tacoma SouthCCS · 7921 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA, 98408350 kW
Walmart 3794 (Federal Way, WA)CCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 34520 16TH AVE S, Federal Way, WA, 98003350 kW

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Tacoma, WA → Federal Way, WA13 mi · 25 min Tacoma, WA → Fircrest, WA4 mi · 10 min Tacoma, WA → Tukwila, WA24 mi · 40 min Tacoma, WA → Shoreline, WA45 mi · 1 h 5 min Tacoma, WA → Wilderness Rim, WA48 mi · 1 h 10 min Tacoma, WA → Fife, WA7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Ruston, WA, {fromState} to Tacoma, WA, {toState}?: The distance between Ruston, WA, {fromState} and Tacoma, WA, {toState} is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ruston, WA, {fromState} to Tacoma, WA, {toState}?: The drive from Ruston, WA, {fromState} to Tacoma, WA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Ruston, WA, {fromState} to Tacoma, WA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Ruston, WA, {fromState} to Tacoma, WA, {toState} covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Tacoma, WA from Ruston, WA?: Tacoma, WA lies roughly to the south-east of Ruston, WA.
Are there charging stations between Ruston, WA and Tacoma, WA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ruston, WA to Tacoma, WA, including Kroger Fred Meyer 691 (Gig Harbor, WA) (350 kW); LeMay - America's Car Museum (350 kW); Safeway Tacoma (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 104.

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