How far is Tacoma, WA from Cascade Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Cascade Valley, WA is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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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 Cascade Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Cascade Valley.
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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
149.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Moses Lake
1493 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto North Stratford Road
2540 ft · 1 min · North Stratford Road
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Turn left onto West Valley Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Valley Road
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Continue on Valley Road Northeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Valley Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Clink Road Northeast
110 m · 20 sec · Clink Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Arrow Street Northeast
621 ft · 27 sec · Arrow Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arrow Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Cascade Valley.
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
150 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Cascade Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Cascade Valley?
The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 97.1 miles from Tacoma and 97.5 miles from Cascade Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.95 one way or $71.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Cascade Valley.
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 Cascade Valley. Straight-line distance: 146.53 mi (235.81 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cascade Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 2,246 |
| Coordinates | 47.1345900, -119.3280800 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cascade Valley (-119.32808, 47.13459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $35.95 | $71.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $38.25 | $76.49 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $39.65 | $79.29 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $37.56 | $75.12 |
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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