How far is Tacoma, WA from Kettle Falls, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Kettle Falls, WA is about 372.9 miles (600.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Kettle Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Kettle Falls.
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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
251.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street
15.1 mi · 20 min · North Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
57 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
77 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
38.2 mi · 48 min
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Turn slight right
29 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
80 m · 7 sec · South Railroad Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Railroad Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Railroad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Highway 395
58 m · 3 sec · North Highway 395
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Exit the roundabout onto North Highway 395
7.8 mi · 12 min · North Highway 395
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Continue on East 3rd Avenue
1773 ft · 43 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Kettle Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Chance Rain Showers near Kettle Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Kettle Falls?
The road trip is about 372.9 miles (600.1 km) and usually takes 07h 19m 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?
Cascade Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.1 miles from Tacoma and 186.8 miles from Kettle Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 149.1 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 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 $68.87 one way or $137.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Chance Rain Showers near Kettle Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Cascade Valley
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 Cascade Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Kettle Falls. Straight-line distance: 223.73 mi (360.06 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kettle Falls
City in Stevens County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,641 |
| Coordinates | 48.6107400, -118.0558200 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kettle Falls (-118.05582, 48.61074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 600 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $68.87 | $137.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $73.26 | $146.52 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $75.95 | $151.89 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $71.95 | $143.89 |
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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