Origin
Tacoma, WA
Night in Tacoma on Sunday
Local time
9:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Asotin, WA
Drive Time
7h
Distance
325.8 mi
524 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$68
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 49m
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6 AM
7h 1m
8 AM
7h 23m
10 AM
7h 8m
12 PM
7h 6m
3 PM
7h 10m
5 PM
7h 22m
8 PM
6h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Asotin, WA
Wings Panic
Trip Overview
Traveling from Tacoma to Asotin covers 325.8 miles and typically requires about 7 hours of driving time. Because this is a highway-focused route, it is technically manageable as a one-day trip, though it makes for a long day behind the wheel. You will primarily navigate via I-90, WA-26, and US-12 to complete the journey. Budgeting approximately $68 for fuel is a smart move before you head out. Whether you choose to power through in a single day or break it into two, the route offers a straightforward connection across Washington state. It is a practical trek that gets you from the Pacific Coast region to your destination efficiently.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
162.9 miles from Tacoma, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is defined by its efficiency, with 95% of the journey spent on highways. You will start with a significant interstate stretch, including a 111.9-mile segment on I-90 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. The character of the road shifts as you transition from the interstate onto state and US highways, moving away from high-traffic corridors toward more focused regional driving. Expect a consistent pace that minimizes technical maneuvering in favor of steady highway speeds. It is a utilitarian route designed to cover ground quickly, keeping you in a steady rhythm for the duration of your 7-hour transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 111.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and WA 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Market Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 325.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South 13th Street
Turn left onto South 13th Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
7
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
8
9.8 mi into trip
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~14m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Tacoma, WA to Asotin, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Pullman along the way.
Pullman
150.1 mi in
|
~2h 53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 111.9 mi | 2h 2m |
| WA 26 | 82.8 mi | 1h 49m |
| US 12 | 50.3 mi | 1h 2m |
| WA 261 | 29.3 mi | 51m |
| State Route 18 | 27.3 mi | 34m |
| I 5 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| North Main Street | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Riverside Drive | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 111.9 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Asotin, 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
·
35 sec
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South 13th Street
4
Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
213 ft
·
11 sec
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I 705 SB Ramp
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Port of Tacoma
6
Merge onto I 705
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 705
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 5
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto WA 18
27 mi
·
34 min
·
State Route 18
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on WA 18
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Snoqualmie Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
14
Merge onto I 90
112 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
I 90
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
16
Turn straight onto WA 26
83 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
WA 26
17
Turn right onto WA 260; WA 261
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
North Main Street
18
Turn left onto WA 261
29 mi
·
51 min
·
WA 261
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 12
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 12
20
Take the exit onto US 12
42 mi
·
51 min
·
US 12
21
Turn right onto 15th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
15th Street
22
Turn left onto Fleshman Way
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fleshman Way
23
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
24
Keep slight right at fork
229 ft
·
8 sec
25
Turn slight right onto 13th Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
13th Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto WA 129
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Drive
27
Continue on WA 129
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
State Route 129
28
Continue on WA 129
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
29
Turn right onto WA 129
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Washington Street
30
Turn left
166 ft
·
12 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To keep your energy high, plan for at least two deliberate stops along the way to break up the 325.8-mile drive. Since the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, monitor traffic conditions on I-90 before you depart to avoid potential delays during peak hours. If you find the 7-hour duration daunting, consider splitting the trip into two days to allow for a more relaxed arrival in Asotin. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between the interstate and secondary highways where service stations may be spaced further apart. Staying flexible with your departure time can help you bypass the heaviest congestion on the initial highway segments.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.9 miles from Tacoma, WA, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.9 miles.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.9 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Asotin, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tacoma, WA
This is one driving day of about 325.8 miles and 7h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tacoma, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 111.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 162.9 mi from Tacoma, WA · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 162.9 miles from Tacoma, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.9 miles.
Arriving in Asotin, WA
The final approach into Asotin, 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 Asotin, WA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$68.38 one way
$136.76 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $71.41 | $142.81 |
| premium | $5.77 | $74.02 | $148.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.38 | $144.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.7 | 1 | $34.21 | $15.64 |
| Efficient EV | 81.5 | 0 | $28.51 | $13.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.3 | 1 | $45.61 | $20.85 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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
Asotin, WA
Night in Asotin on Sunday
Local time
9:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
18 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
7h on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Asotin, WA covers 325.8 miles and takes about 7h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, WA 26, US 12. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.9 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 $68.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 325.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Tacoma, WA to Asotin, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Pullman along the way.
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