Day trip from Tacoma to Richmond
Richmond lies 219 km (136 mi) north of Tacoma, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 219 km (136 mi) apart, Richmond is a realistic day trip from Tacoma: about 3 h 34 min each way by road.
| Tacoma | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 222,906 | 209,937 |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What changes when you arrive in Richmond
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
What to see in Richmond
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Brighouse (Main) Branch | 969,186 | 2018 |
| Ironwood Branch | 167,569 | 2018 |
| Cambie Branch | 102,100 | 2018 |
The busiest is Brighouse (Main) Branch at 969,186 visitors in 2018. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Richmond
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Staying in Richmond
Live rooms and prices for Richmond are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Richmond
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from Tacoma?
219 km (136 mi) in a straight line, north of Tacoma; by road roughly 268 km (166 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tacoma to Richmond by road?
About 3 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tacoma and Richmond?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Richmond?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.