Origin
Tacoma, WA
Afternoon in Tacoma on Friday
Local time
2:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Granite Falls, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
192.9 mi
310 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granite Falls, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tacoma, WA to Granite Falls, WA covers 192.9 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Market Street, South 13th Street, I 705 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.37 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
96.4 miles from Tacoma, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 192.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 192.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Market 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tacoma, WA to Granite Falls, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Market Street | — | — |
| South 13th Street | — | — |
| I 705 | — | — |
| Port of Tacoma | — | — |
| I 5 North | — | — |
| WA 18 East | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| Snoqualmie Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Market Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Granite Falls, WA.
1
Start on South 11th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 11th Street
2
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Market Street
3
Turn left onto South 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South 13th Street
4
Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 705 SB Ramp
5
Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Port of Tacoma
6
Merge slight right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 5 North: Seattle
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 5 North: Seattle
9
Merge slight left
7.7 mi
·
9 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
11
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27 mi
·
34 min
·
State Route 18
12
Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Spokane
14
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cle Elum, Leavenworth
16
Turn left onto Sunset Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunset Highway
17
At the end of the road, turn right
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
18
Take the exit slight right
9.8 mi
·
12 min
19
Continue straight
35 mi
·
44 min
20
Take the exit right toward US 2
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US 2
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US2, US97
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
US2, US97
22
Exit the rotary onto Easy Street
351 ft
·
12 sec
·
Easy Street
23
Turn right onto Ohme Garden Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ohme Garden Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
25
Exit the roundabout
23 mi
·
30 min
26
Turn left onto Navarre Coulee Road
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Navarre Coulee Road
27
Turn left onto South Lakeshore Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lakeshore Road
28
Turn sharp right onto Lake Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Lake Street
29
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 96.4 miles from Tacoma, WA, or about 2h 2m 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 42 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.4 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Granite Falls, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tacoma, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Tacoma, WA
This is one driving day of about 192.9 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Tacoma, 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 96.4 mi from Tacoma, WA · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.4 miles from Tacoma, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Granite Falls, WA
The final approach into Granite Falls, 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 Granite Falls, 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
$40.37 one way
$80.74 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $42.34 | $84.68 |
| premium | $5.77 | $43.81 | $87.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.25 | $9.26 |
| Efficient EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.88 | $7.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.2 | 0 | $27.01 | $12.35 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Granite Falls, WA
Afternoon in Granite Falls on Friday
Local time
2:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 5m 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 Tacoma, WA to Granite Falls, WA covers 192.9 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Market Street, South 13th Street, I 705. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.4 miles from Tacoma, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.37 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tacoma, WA to Granite Falls, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tacoma, WA to Granite Falls, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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