How far is Tacoma, WA from Pomeroy, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Pomeroy, WA is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
290.06 mi
06h 12m
Flight
234.92 mi
378.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.92 mi
Kilometers
378.06 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.06 mi
Kilometers
466.8 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pomeroy
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Sat, Apr 18, 5:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-18T04:51
Arrive Pomeroy
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 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
11:34 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
144.7 mi
03h 06m
To Pomeroy
145.3 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    6.4 mi · 11 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    29.3 mi · 51 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
112 mi · 39%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 9%
North Main Street
19.1 mi · 7%
I 5 North
8.28 mi · 3%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 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

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 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
234.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
03h 06m from Tacoma
Leave By
11:34 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Tacoma and Partly Sunny near Pomeroy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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 144.7 miles from Tacoma and 145.3 miles from Pomeroy.

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

The direct path is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 $53.53 one way or $107.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Tacoma and Partly Sunny near Pomeroy.

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 Pomeroy. Straight-line distance: 234.92 mi (378.06 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 Pomeroy

City in Washington, United States

Population1,430
Coordinates46.4748700, -117.6026900
Altitude566
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Pomeroy (-117.60269, 46.47487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.74 L · about $53.53
Round trip
$107.07
20.46 gal · 77.48 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $53.53 $107.07
Mid-grade $5.57 $56.95 $113.90
Premium $5.77 $59.04 $118.07
Diesel $5.47 $55.93 $111.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tacoma and Pomeroy. The current time is 04:51:20.

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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.