How far is Tacoma, WA from Tonasket, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Tonasket, WA is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
274.2 mi
05h 46m
Flight
171.39 mi
275.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.39 mi
Kilometers
275.83 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.2 mi
Kilometers
441.29 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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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 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tonasket
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-23T03:52
Arrive Tonasket
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 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
Leavenworth
WA

City in Chelan County, Washington

From Tacoma
136.9 mi
02h 53m
To Tonasket
137.3 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

    1101 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    642 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward US 2

    14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    40 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway

    26 m · 3 sec · Sunset Highway

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Sunset Highway

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 32 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Whitcomb Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
159 mi · 58%
I 90 East
60.4 mi · 22%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 10%
US 2
14.8 mi · 5%
I 5 North
8.28 mi · 3%
US2
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.8 mi
171.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leavenworth
02h 53m from Tacoma
Leave By
5:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Sunny near Tonasket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Leavenworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from Tacoma and 137.3 miles from Tonasket.

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

The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.8 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 5:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.66 one way or $101.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Sunny near Tonasket.

Stop Ideas Near Leavenworth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

2 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

33 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

38 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Tonasket. Straight-line distance: 171.39 mi (275.83 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 Tonasket

City in Okanogan County, Washington, United States

Population1,131
Coordinates48.7051500, -119.4395000
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Tonasket (-119.4395, 48.70515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.68 gal
36.63 L · about $50.66
Round trip
$101.31
19.36 gal · 73.26 L
Estimated CO2
86 kg one way
Round trip: 172.1 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $50.66 $101.31
Mid-grade $5.57 $53.89 $107.78
Premium $5.77 $55.86 $111.73
Diesel $5.47 $52.92 $105.84

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 Tonasket. The current time is 03:52:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.