How far is Tacoma, WA from Othello, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Othello, WA is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.88 mi
03h 56m
Flight
156.72 mi
252.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.72 mi
Kilometers
252.21 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.88 mi
Kilometers
308.8 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Othello
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-22T21:35
Arrive Othello
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Tacoma
95.8 mi
01h 58m
To Othello
96.1 mi
01h 58m

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
65°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    111.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    40.4 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1384 ft · 29 sec · South 1st Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 1st Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    115 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
112 mi · 59%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 14%
I 5 North
8.28 mi · 4%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
South 1st Avenue
0.77 mi
WA 18 East
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 02m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
156.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 58m from Tacoma
Leave By
9:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Tacoma and 96.1 miles from Othello.

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

The direct path is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.43 one way or $70.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South 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 South 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Othello. Straight-line distance: 156.72 mi (252.21 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Othello

City

Population8,454
Coordinates46.8259700, -119.1752900
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Othello (-119.17529, 46.82597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.63 L · about $35.43
Round trip
$70.85
13.54 gal · 51.26 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $35.43 $70.85
Mid-grade $5.57 $37.69 $75.38
Premium $5.77 $39.07 $78.14
Diesel $5.47 $37.01 $74.02

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 Othello. The current time is 21:35:39.

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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.