How far is Tacoma, WA from Dallesport, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Dallesport, WA is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Washington state, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Dallesport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Dallesport.
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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 left to continue on I 5 South: Portland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
125.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 197: Dufur, Bend
1390 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn left onto Dallesport Road
2 mi · 5 min · Dallesport Road
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1193 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Dallesport.
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 5 South
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Dallesport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Dallesport?
The road trip is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Woodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Tacoma and 112.1 miles from Dallesport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.8 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 8:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.34 one way or $82.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Dallesport.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
St Helens Public Works Department
Rainier City Hall
Scappoose Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodland.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Vancouver station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Dallesport. Straight-line distance: 128.05 mi (206.07 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallesport
Census designated place
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 45.6173400, -121.1795200 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dallesport (-121.17952, 45.61734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $41.34 | $82.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $45.59 | $91.18 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
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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