How far is Tacoma, WA from Washougal, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Washougal, WA is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Washougal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Washougal.
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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 left to continue on I 5 South: Portland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
125.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
643 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 East: Camas
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washougal River Road
58 m · 2 sec · Washougal River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Washougal River Road
2205 ft · 1 min · Washougal River Road
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Turn right onto G Street
48 m · 12 sec · G Street
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Turn left
33 m · 8 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 Washougal.
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 5 South
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Tacoma and Partly Sunny near Washougal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Washougal?
The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Toledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Tacoma and 74.4 miles from Washougal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.47 one way or $54.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tacoma and Partly Sunny near Washougal.
Stop Ideas Near Toledo
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 Toledo.
Centralia station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Washougal. Straight-line distance: 115.48 mi (185.85 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washougal
City in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 16,111 |
| Coordinates | 45.5826200, -122.3534200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washougal (-122.35342, 45.58262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $29.23 | $58.45 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $30.30 | $60.60 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
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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