Tacoma, WA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Tacoma, WA have 23 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 124 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Tacoma, WA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

54

Longest Drive

325.8 mi

Asotin, WA

Quickest Drive

19m

Auburn, 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 292.9 mi · 5h 30m Oroville, WA to Tacoma, WA 290.7 mi · 6h 9m Colfax, WA to Tacoma, WA 284.7 mi · 5h 49m Omak, WA to Tacoma, WA 250.6 mi · 5h 16m

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 301.7 mi · 5h 39m Tacoma, WA to Spokane, WA 293.1 mi · 5h 30m 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

301.7 mi 5h 39m

Tacoma, WA to Spokane, WA

293.1 mi 5h 30m

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 Dollar Corner, WA

127.5 mi 2h 28m

Tacoma, WA to Aberdeen, WA

78.8 mi 1h 43m

Tacoma, WA to Marysville, WA

67.6 mi 1h 17m

Tacoma, WA to Suquamish, WA

55 mi 1h 18m

Tacoma, WA to Brier, WA

49.3 mi 1h 7m

Tacoma, WA to Sammamish, WA

45.3 mi 1h 2m

Tacoma, WA to Kirkland, WA

42 mi 47m

Tacoma, WA to Silverdale, WA

38.4 mi 53m

Driving from Tacoma, WA

Expect an average of 124 miles and about 2h 30m behind the wheel when leaving Tacoma, WA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 326 miles (7h), while the shortest is just 16 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Tacoma, WA are Asotin, WA (325.8 mi, 7h), Spokane Valley, WA (301.7 mi, 5h 39m), Spokane, WA (293.1 mi, 5h 30m), 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 124-mile trip from Tacoma, WA, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 mapped routes leaving Tacoma, WA and 31 routes heading into Tacoma, WA, covering 54 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 124 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 124-mile trip from Tacoma, WA costs roughly $26 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.