How far is Tacoma, WA from Grandview, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Grandview, WA is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.75 mi
03h 49m
Flight
138.85 mi
223.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.85 mi
Kilometers
223.45 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.75 mi
Kilometers
318.24 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grandview
Mon, May 4, 9:34 PM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Tue, May 5, 1:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-05-04T17:45
Arrive Grandview
Mon, May 4, 9:34 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tacoma
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Tacoma
98.7 mi
01h 54m
To Grandview
99 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
88°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    35.2 mi · 38 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Stover Road, Grandview

    1551 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Wine Country Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Wine Country Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grandridge Road

    1758 ft · 55 sec · Grandridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    855 ft · 24 sec · West 5th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Old Prosser Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 43%
I 82 East
73 mi · 37%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 14%
I 5 North
8.28 mi · 4%
West Wine Country Road
1.18 mi · 1%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

84.5 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.9 mi
138.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 54m from Tacoma
Leave By
9:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tacoma and Sunny near Grandview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 98.7 miles from Tacoma and 99 miles from Grandview.

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

The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 9:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.53 one way or $73.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tacoma and Sunny near Grandview.

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cle Elum, 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 Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Grandview. Straight-line distance: 138.85 mi (223.45 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grandview

City in Washington, United States

Population11,029
Coordinates46.2509700, -119.9017000
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Grandview (-119.9017, 46.25097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.41 L · about $36.53
Round trip
$73.05
13.96 gal · 52.82 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $36.53 $73.05
Mid-grade $5.57 $38.86 $77.72
Premium $5.77 $40.28 $80.56
Diesel $5.47 $38.16 $76.32

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Grandview. The current time is 17:45:28.

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.