Origin
Republic, WA
Morning in Republic on Monday
Local time
9:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Republic, WA to Tacoma, WA
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
313.6 mi
505 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
★
6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Republic, WA to Tacoma, WA covers 313.6 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 6th Street, Highway 20, State Route 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
156.8 miles from Republic, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 32m drive with frequent turns across 313.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
6th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Republic, WA to Tacoma, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Whitcomb Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunset Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Odabashian Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Republic, WA and Tacoma, WA.
1
Start on the route
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
236 ft
·
19 sec
3
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
6th Street
4
Continue on State Highway 20
15 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 20
5
Continue on Highway 20
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 20
6
Continue on State Route 20
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 20
7
Continue on Highway 20
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 20
8
Continue on State Route 20
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 20
9
Continue on East 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
10
Turn left onto South Whitcomb Avenue
102 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
South Whitcomb Avenue
11
Continue straight
8.9 mi
·
11 min
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunset Highway
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sunset Highway
13
Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunset Highway
14
Turn right onto US 2/97
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2/97
15
Continue on Odabashian Bridge
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Odabashian Bridge
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
US2, US97
17
Exit the rotary onto US 2
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 2
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 2
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 2
19
Keep slight right to continue on US 2
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 2
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
21
Turn left onto US 97
35 mi
·
44 min
·
US 97
22
Continue straight
9.8 mi
·
12 min
23
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
24
Turn left onto Sunset Highway
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Sunset Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 90 West
26
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
WA 18 West: Auburn
28
Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
449 ft
·
13 sec
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SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
29
Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
30
Continue on State Route 18
27 mi
·
34 min
·
State Route 18
31
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 5 South: Tacoma
34
Merge slight left
7.2 mi
·
9 min
35
Take the exit slight right toward WA 7 South, I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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WA 7 South, I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome
36
Keep slight right to continue on I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome Station
335 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome Station
37
Keep slight left to continue on I 705 North: City Center
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 705 North: City Center
38
Merge slight right
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
39
Take the exit slight left toward A Street, City Center
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
A Street, City Center
40
Keep slight left to continue on South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue
41
Continue on South 15th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 15th Street
42
Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Tacoma Avenue South
43
Turn right onto South 11th Street
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 11th Street
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.8 miles from Republic, WA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.8 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tacoma, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Republic, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Republic, WA
This is one driving day of about 313.6 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Republic, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.8 mi from Republic, WA · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 156.8 miles from Republic, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tacoma, WA
The final approach into Tacoma, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tacoma, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.82 one way
$131.64 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $68.73 | $137.47 |
| premium | $5.77 | $71.25 | $142.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.67 | $139.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.1 | 1 | $32.93 | $15.05 |
| Efficient EV | 78.4 | 0 | $27.44 | $12.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.4 | 1 | $43.90 | $20.07 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tacoma, WA
Morning in Tacoma on Monday
Local time
9:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
33°F
Waterville, WA
157 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Republic, WA to Tacoma, WA covers 313.6 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 6th Street, Highway 20, State Route 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.8 miles from Republic, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Republic, WA to Tacoma, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Republic, WA to Tacoma, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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