How far is Tacoma, WA from Soap Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Soap Lake, WA is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Soap Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Soap Lake.
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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
125.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 283 North: Ephrata, Soap Lake
2490 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Burke Spur
689 ft · 10 sec · Burke Spur
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Turn right
20 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
120 m · 14 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Alder Street Southwest
2032 ft · 56 sec · Alder Street Southwest
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Continue on Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left onto Division Road Northwest
2799 ft · 2 min · Division Road Northwest
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Continue on Division Street South
2051 ft · 2 min · Division Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Division Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Soap Lake.
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
126 mi · 02h 17m
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 Mostly Sunny near Soap Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Soap Lake?
The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 95.1 miles from Tacoma and 95.4 miles from Soap Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 9:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.17 one way or $70.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Mostly Sunny near Soap Lake.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Soap Lake. Straight-line distance: 138.66 mi (223.15 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Soap Lake
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 47.3893100, -119.4905900 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Soap Lake (-119.49059, 47.38931)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $35.17 | $70.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $37.41 | $74.82 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $38.78 | $77.56 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $36.74 | $73.48 |
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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