How far is Tacoma, WA from Chewelah, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Chewelah, WA is about 341.9 miles (550.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
341.85 mi
06h 36m
Flight
230.68 mi
371.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.68 mi
Kilometers
371.24 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.85 mi
Kilometers
550.16 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chewelah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-22T23:16
Arrive Chewelah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Tacoma
170.6 mi
03h 18m
To Chewelah
171.2 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Chewelah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Chewelah.

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp

    65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma

    869 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street

    15.1 mi · 20 min · North Division Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Chewelah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
255 mi · 75%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 8%
North Division Street
26.1 mi · 8%
I 5 North
8.28 mi · 2%
US 395 North
6.33 mi · 2%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

252 mi · 04h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+111.2 mi
230.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
03h 18m from Tacoma
Leave By
10:46 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Tacoma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chewelah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Chewelah?

The road trip is about 341.9 miles (550.2 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.6 miles from Tacoma and 171.2 miles from Chewelah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.2 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 $63.11 one way or $126.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chewelah.

Stop Ideas Near George

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Chewelah. Straight-line distance: 230.68 mi (371.24 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Chewelah

#2 Chewelah

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States

Population2,684
Coordinates48.2762900, -117.7155200
Altitude508
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Chewelah (-117.71552, 48.27629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.06 gal
45.66 L · about $63.11
Round trip
$126.22
24.12 gal · 91.32 L
Estimated CO2
107.2 kg one way
Round trip: 214.4 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $63.11 $126.22
Mid-grade $5.57 $67.14 $134.28
Premium $5.77 $69.60 $139.20
Diesel $5.47 $65.93 $131.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Chewelah. The current time is 23:16:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.