How far is Tacoma, WA from Toppenish, WA?

The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Toppenish, WA is about 176 miles (283.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.02 mi
03h 25m
Flight
117.71 mi
189.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.71 mi
Kilometers
189.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.02 mi
Kilometers
283.27 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toppenish
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM PDT
Return by in Tacoma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tacoma
2026-04-22T22:23
Arrive Toppenish
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:08 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Tacoma
87.9 mi
01h 42m
To Toppenish
88.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 22 East: Toppenish, Buena

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Evergreen Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Buena Way

    3169 ft · 58 sec · Buena Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Asotin Avenue

    2214 ft · 1 min · Asotin Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Asotin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 48%
I 82 East
50.2 mi · 28%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 15%
I 5 North
8.28 mi · 5%
Evergreen Highway
1.78 mi · 1%
Port of Tacoma
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

84.5 mi · 01h 33m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.3 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 42m from Tacoma
Leave By
10:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Toppenish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176 miles (283.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Tacoma and 88.1 miles from Toppenish.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 10:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.50 one way or $64.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Toppenish.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Toppenish. Straight-line distance: 117.71 mi (189.43 km).

Tacoma

#1 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population219,945
Coordinates47.2528800, -122.4442900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Toppenish

#2 Toppenish

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

Population8,766
Coordinates46.3773500, -120.3086700
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma (-122.44429, 47.25288)
End: Toppenish (-120.30867, 46.37735)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.51 L · about $32.50
Round trip
$64.99
12.42 gal · 47.02 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.50 $64.99
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.57 $69.14
Premium $5.77 $35.84 $71.68
Diesel $5.47 $33.95 $67.90

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 Toppenish. The current time is 22:23:03.

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.