How far is Tacoma, WA from Republic, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Republic, WA is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m 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 06h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Republic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Republic.
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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
59.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth
1101 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
642 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
35.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit right toward US 2
14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
40 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway
26 m · 3 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue straight
24 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
2620 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Continue on State Route 20
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 20
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Continue on Highway 20
8.9 mi · 11 min · Highway 20
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Continue on State Route 20
9.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 20
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Continue on Highway 20
5.4 mi · 7 min · Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
14.6 mi · 19 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on 6th Street
763 ft · 31 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Clark Avenue
111 m · 15 sec · North Clark Avenue
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Turn right onto Delaware Avenue
44 m · 7 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Turn right
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Republic.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Sunset Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
86.6 mi · 01h 51m
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 Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Tacoma and Partly Sunny near Republic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Republic?
The road trip is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?
West Wenatchee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.9 miles from Tacoma and 157.3 miles from Republic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 117.5 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 $58.03 one way or $116.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 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 Republic.
Stop Ideas Near West Wenatchee
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 West Wenatchee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Republic. Straight-line distance: 196.73 mi (316.61 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Republic
City in Ferry County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,082 |
| Coordinates | 48.6482200, -118.7378100 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
End: Republic (-118.73781, 48.64822)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 506 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $58.03 | $116.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $61.74 | $123.48 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $64.00 | $128.00 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $60.63 | $121.26 |
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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