How far is Tacoma, WA from Richland, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Richland, WA is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Richland.
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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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7
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
111.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 243
14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 243
29 m · 2 sec · State Route 243
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243
39.9 mi · 51 min · State Route 243
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
95 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Vantage Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Vantage Highway
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Continue on Jadwin Avenue
1875 ft · 50 sec · Jadwin Avenue
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Turn right onto Catskill Street
87 m · 9 sec · Catskill Street
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Turn left onto Stevens Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Stevens Drive
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Turn left onto Williams Boulevard
34 m · 3 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Williams Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Richland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Richland?
The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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 107.5 miles from Tacoma and 107.9 miles from Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 8:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.77 one way or $79.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Richland.
Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum
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 South Cle Elum.
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth
Columbia Station
Stevens Pass, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Richland. Straight-line distance: 163.77 mi (263.57 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richland
The most populous city in Benton County, Washington.
| Population | 59,439 |
| Coordinates | 46.2856900, -119.2844600 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richland (-119.28446, 46.28569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $39.77 | $79.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $42.31 | $84.62 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $43.86 | $87.72 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $41.55 | $83.10 |
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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