How far is Tacoma, WA from Basin City, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Basin City, WA is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Basin City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Basin City.
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Start on South 11th Street
686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp
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Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma
869 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
111.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
40.4 mi · 1 hr
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Turn sharp right
793 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway Avenue
85 m · 5 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue on South Radar Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Radar Road
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Continue on WA-24
1.1 km · 1 min · WA-24
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Turn left onto Sagehill Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Sagehill Road
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Turn left onto Road 170
1 mi · 2 min · Road 170
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Turn left onto Bailie Boulevard
113 m · 18 sec · Bailie Boulevard
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Turn right onto First Avenue
140 m · 25 sec · First Avenue
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Turn left onto Estella Drive
771 ft · 34 sec · Estella Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Estella Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Basin City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
112 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Tacoma and Sunny near Basin City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Basin City?
The road trip is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Tacoma and 104.3 miles from Basin City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.46 one way or $76.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tacoma and Sunny near Basin City.
Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum
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 Cle Elum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Basin City. Straight-line distance: 161.87 mi (260.5 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Basin City
Census designated place
| Population | 1,092 |
| Coordinates | 46.5940300, -119.1522300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Basin City (-119.15223, 46.59403)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $38.46 | $76.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $40.92 | $81.83 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $42.42 | $84.83 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $40.18 | $80.36 |
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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