Origin
Tacoma, WA
Evening in Tacoma on Sunday
Local time
8:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tacoma, WA to Battle Ground, WA
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
130.8 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
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6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Battle Ground, WA
Surya Anand
Trip Overview
If you are planning to head south from Tacoma to Battle Ground, expect a straightforward journey covering 130.8 miles. You will spend about 2 hours and 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budget approximately $27 for fuel to complete the trek, which stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region of Washington. Since the route is primarily interstate-driven, it is highly efficient for those looking to reach their destination without unnecessary detours. Whether you are commuting or visiting, the simplicity of this drive allows for a stress-free travel experience.
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
65.4 miles from Tacoma, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its efficiency, with a massive 99% of the journey taking place on highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 121.2 miles—navigating the consistent flow of I-5. The experience is largely a highway-focused grind, requiring you to maintain focus through heavy traffic corridors. As you transition from I-5 onto WA-502, the road character shifts slightly, providing a quick finish to your trip. Expect a steady, predictable pace that prioritizes speed over winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 121.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 502. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Market Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.7 miles (I 705): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 705
Merge onto I 705
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Portland
7
123.5 mi into trip
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~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward WA 502 East: Battle Ground
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward WA 502 East: Battle Ground
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 121.2 mi | 2h 16m |
| WA 502 | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| I 705 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 13th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 11th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| I 705 SB Ramp | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 121.2 mi, about 2h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Battle Ground, WA.
1
Start on South 11th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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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
·
South 13th Street
4
Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
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 left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 South: Portland
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 5
121 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
I 5
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 11
Toward WA 502 East: Battle Ground
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on WA 502
6.9 mi
·
12 min
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WA 502
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 130.8-mile drive, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid the inevitable congestion on I-5. Since the route only requires one stop, plan your break strategically to coincide with the transition off the main interstate. Given that nearly the entire trip is spent on high-speed roads, keep a close watch on your fuel levels before merging onto the highway to avoid unnecessary stops. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your arrival time based on your personal schedule. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor traffic reports for I-5 before you leave Tacoma, as road conditions can significantly impact your total travel time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.4 miles from Tacoma, WA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.2 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.4 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Battle Ground, 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 130.8 miles and 2h 34m.
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 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 121.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.4 mi from Tacoma, WA · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 65.4 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 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.2 miles.
Arriving in Battle Ground, WA
The final approach into Battle Ground, 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 Battle Ground, 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
$27.45 one way
$54.91 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| premium | $5.77 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.06 | $58.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.73 | $6.28 |
| Efficient EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.45 | $5.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.3 | 0 | $18.31 | $8.37 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Battle Ground, WA
Evening in Battle Ground on Sunday
Local time
8:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°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
1 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
2h 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Battle Ground, WA covers 130.8 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 502, I 705. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.4 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 $27.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.7 miles (I 705): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tacoma, WA to Battle Ground, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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