Day trip from Tacoma to Hillsboro
Hillsboro lies 197 km (122 mi) south of Tacoma, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 197 km (122 mi) apart, Hillsboro is a realistic day trip from Tacoma: about 3 h 12 min each way by road.
| Tacoma | Hillsboro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 222,906 | 102,347 |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 98401–98493 | 97123–97129 |
What to see in Hillsboro
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals | 25,000 | — |
The busiest is Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals at 25,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Hillsboro
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Staying in Hillsboro
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Common questions
How far is Hillsboro from Tacoma?
197 km (122 mi) in a straight line, south of Tacoma; by road roughly 240 km (149 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tacoma to Hillsboro by road?
About 3 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tacoma and Hillsboro?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.