How far is Kettle Falls, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Kettle Falls, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 332.9 miles (535.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettle Falls and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettle Falls and Tacoma.
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Start on East 3rd Avenue
1773 ft · 43 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 395
7.8 mi · 12 min · North Highway 395
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Railroad Street
15 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Railroad Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Railroad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
33 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
38.3 mi · 48 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
56 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Spokane
8.5 mi · 18 min
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Continue on North Browne Street
2594 ft · 1 min · North Browne Street
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Take the ramp slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 7 South, I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome
785 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome Station
102 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 705 North: City Center
2087 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right
1554 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward A Street, City Center
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue
1048 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on South 15th Street
1462 ft · 60 sec · South 15th Street
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Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South
1516 ft · 49 sec · Tacoma Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
13 m · 2 sec · South 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettle Falls and Tacoma.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Browne Street
Keep slight left
195 mi · 03h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Kettle Falls and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettle Falls to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 332.9 miles (535.8 km) and usually takes 06h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cascade Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186 miles from Kettle Falls and 147 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.49 one way or $122.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Kettle Falls and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Cascade Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettle Falls and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 223.73 mi (360.06 km).
#1 Kettle Falls
City in Stevens County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,641 |
| Coordinates | 48.6107400, -118.0558200 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 536 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $61.49 | $122.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $65.41 | $130.82 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $67.81 | $135.62 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $64.24 | $128.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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