Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
190.5 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
The drive from Tacoma, WA to Soap Lake, WA covers 190.5 miles and takes about 3h 48m 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 $39.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.2 miles from Tacoma, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 190.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 13th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 705 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port of Tacoma | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 18 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Snoqualmie Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Soap Lake, WA.
Start on South 11th Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Turn left onto South 13th Street
Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma
Merge slight right
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WA 283 North: Ephrata, Soap Lake
Continue on Burke Spur
Turn right
Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Alder Street Southwest
Continue on Alder Street Northwest
Turn right
Turn slight left onto Division Road Northwest
Continue on Division Street South
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.2 miles or 1h 54m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Soap Lake, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, WA
This is one driving day of about 190.5 miles and 3h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.2 mi from Tacoma, WA · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from Tacoma, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Soap Lake, 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 Soap Lake, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$39.25 one way
$78.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $41.75 | $83.51 |
| premium | $5.77 | $43.28 | $86.57 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $41.00 | $82.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.00 | $9.14 |
| Efficient EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.67 | $7.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.67 | $12.19 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Tacoma on Saturday
Local time
4:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Soap Lake on Saturday
Local time
4:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
95 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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