Tacoma, WA Road Trips

Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Tacoma, WA is a well-connected starting point with 33 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 16-mile quick runs to 326-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Tacoma, WA spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

33

Longest Drive

325.8 mi

Asotin, WA

Quickest Drive

11m

Fircrest, WA

Plan Around Tacoma, WA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Tacoma, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Spokane, WA to Tacoma, WA 292.6 mi · 4h 37m Oroville, WA to Tacoma, WA 290.7 mi · 5h 7m Colfax, WA to Tacoma, WA 284.9 mi · 4h 44m Omak, WA to Tacoma, WA 250.6 mi · 4h 25m

Continue From Tacoma, WA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Tacoma, WA to Asotin, WA 325.8 mi · 7h Tacoma, WA to Spokane Valley, WA 301.3 mi · 4h 43m Tacoma, WA to Spokane, WA 292.7 mi · 4h 38m Tacoma, WA to Colfax, WA 284.4 mi · 5h 47m

Trips from Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WA to Asotin, WA

325.8 mi 7h

Tacoma, WA to Spokane Valley, WA

301.3 mi 4h 43m

Tacoma, WA to Spokane, WA

292.7 mi 4h 38m

Tacoma, WA to Colfax, WA

284.4 mi 5h 47m

Tacoma, WA to Dallesport, WA

223.9 mi 4h 24m

Tacoma, WA to Soap Lake, WA

190.5 mi 3h 48m

Tacoma, WA to Ephrata, WA

184.4 mi 3h 36m

Tacoma, WA to Brush Prairie, WA

133.4 mi 2h 37m

Tacoma, WA to Battle Ground, WA

130.8 mi 2h 34m

Tacoma, WA to Kittitas, WA

128.9 mi 2h 32m

Tacoma, WA to Brier, WA

49.3 mi 1h 7m

Tacoma, WA to Bellevue, WA

36.4 mi 42m

Tacoma, WA to Bremerton, WA

33.3 mi 49m

Tacoma, WA to Boulevard Park, WA

26.9 mi 37m

Tacoma, WA to Bonney Lake, WA

16 mi 24m

Driving from Tacoma, WA

On average, trips departing from Tacoma, WA run 157 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 1m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 326 miles (7h), while the shortest is just 16 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Tacoma, WA include Asotin, WA (325.8 mi, 7h), Spokane Valley, WA (301.3 mi, 4h 43m), Spokane, WA (292.7 mi, 4h 38m), Colfax, WA (284.4 mi, 5h 47m), and Dallesport, WA (223.9 mi, 4h 24m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 157-mile trip from Tacoma, WA, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Tacoma, WA and 18 routes heading into Tacoma, WA, covering 33 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 326 miles.

The longest mapped route from Tacoma, WA covers 326 miles and takes approximately 7h. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.

The average route from Tacoma, WA runs about 157 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 157-mile trip from Tacoma, WA costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Tacoma, WA include Asotin, WA, Spokane Valley, WA, Spokane, WA and Colfax, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.