Trip from Tacoma, WA to Manson, WA

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

4h 20m

Distance

201.1 mi

324 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 7m ★

6 AM

4h 20m

8 AM

4h 47m

10 AM

4h 30m

12 PM

4h 27m

3 PM

4h 31m

5 PM

4h 45m

8 PM

4h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Manson, WA

Yaroslav Shuraev

Trip Overview

This 201.1-mile drive from Tacoma, WA, to Manson, WA, is a manageable one-day adventure, estimated to take around 4 hours and 20 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-90, US-97, and US-97 Alt, you'll experience a highway-focused journey with about 97% of the route on these main roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $42, it's an economical trip. This route is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The drive offers a practical way to traverse between the Pacific Coast regions of Washington.

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

100.6 miles from Tacoma, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 97% of this 201.1-mile trip on major roadways like I-90 and US-97. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a 59.8-mile segment on I-90, offering a good opportunity for steady progress. While the specific scenery isn't detailed, the profile suggests a drive that emphasizes efficient travel over winding backroads. You'll likely experience a mix of interstate speeds and slightly more varied highway conditions as you transition between the different main roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 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 59.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 97. 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 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 201.1 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 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Market Street

Turn right onto Market Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | South 13th Street

Turn left onto South 13th Street

Navigation decision point

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

1.8 mi into trip | ~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

9.8 mi into trip | ~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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Tacoma, WA and Manson, WA, road signs point toward Cle Elum and Leavenworth.

Cle Elum

98.1 mi in | ~1h 58m

Leavenworth

98.1 mi in | ~1h 58m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	59.8 mi	1h 6m
US 97	35.2 mi	44m
US 97 Alt	33.2 mi	45m
State Route 18	27.3 mi	34m
US 2	14.8 mi	19m
WA 970	9.9 mi	12m
I 5	7.7 mi	9m
State Route 150	6.5 mi	12m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 59.8 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma, WA and Manson, WA.

Start on South 11th Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · South 11th Street

Turn right onto Market Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Market Street

Turn left onto South 13th Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · South 13th Street

Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp

213 ft · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward Port of Tacoma

Merge onto I 705

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 705

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 5 North: Seattle Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 5 North: Seattle Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 5

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 5

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 142A Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto WA 18

27 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on WA 18

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 East: Spokane

Merge onto I 90

60 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

Turn left onto WA 970

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Sunset Highway

At end of road, turn right onto WA 970

0.1 mi · 10 sec · WA 970

Take the exit onto WA 970

9.8 mi · 12 min · WA 970

Continue on US 97

35 mi · 44 min · US 97

Take the exit onto US 97

15 mi · 19 min · US 2

Enter roundabout onto Easy Street

225 ft · 9 sec · Easy Street

Continue on Easy Street

350 ft · 11 sec · Easy Street

Turn right onto Ohme Garden Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ohme Garden Road

Enter roundabout onto US 97 Alt

198 ft · 2 sec · US 97 Alt

Continue on US 97 Alt

33 mi · 45 min · US 97 Alt

Continue on West Woodin Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Woodin Avenue

Turn left onto North Columbia Street

349 ft · 18 sec · North Columbia Street

Turn left onto WA 150

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Manson Highway

Enter roundabout onto State Route 150

101 ft · 2 sec · State Route 150

Continue on State Route 150

6.5 mi · 12 min · State Route 150

Continue on Wapato Way

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Wapato Way

Arrive at destination

WA 150

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 20-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Tacoma to maximize your daylight and avoid potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 59.8 miles on I-90, you can plan your breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you move onto US-97 and US-97 Alt, ensuring you have enough for the longer segments. The estimated fuel cost is $42, so budget accordingly. Since this is a comfortable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace as needed.

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 100.6 miles from Tacoma, WA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.8 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 100.6 miles or 2h 1m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manson, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 201.1 miles and 4h 20m.

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 90 for about 59.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.6 mi from Tacoma, WA · 2h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yakima, WA

101 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

Monroe, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yakima, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.6 miles from Tacoma, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Manson, WA

The final approach into Manson, 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 Manson, WA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

19 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 27.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.09 one way

$84.18 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$44.14	$88.28
premium	$5.77	$45.67	$91.33
diesel	$5.61	$44.40	$88.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.3	0	$21.12	$9.65
Efficient EV	50.3	0	$17.60	$8.04
EV Truck/SUV	80.4	1	$28.15	$12.87

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Tacoma, WA

Late night in Tacoma on Wednesday

Local time

2:44 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manson, WA

Late night in Manson on Wednesday

Local time

2:44 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 20m 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 Manson, WA covers 201.1 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, US 97, US 97 Alt. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.6 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 $42.09 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.