How far is Tacoma, WA from Waterville, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Waterville, WA is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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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 03h 51m.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Waterville.
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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
59.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth
1101 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
642 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
35.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit right toward US 2
14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
40 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway
26 m · 3 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn slight right
9.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn straight onto South Central Avenue
551 ft · 16 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West Beech Street
665 ft · 35 sec · West Beech Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Chelan Avenue
1446 ft · 29 sec · South Chelan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Chelan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Waterville.
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
59.8 mi · 01h 07m
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 Cloudy near Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Waterville?
The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 90.9 miles from Tacoma and 91.2 miles from Waterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 9:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.60 one way or $67.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tacoma and Mostly Cloudy near Waterville.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth
Columbia Station
Stevens Pass, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 114.17 mi (183.74 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterville
Town in Douglas County, Washington
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 47.6470800, -120.0711800 |
| Altitude | 800 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterville (-120.07118, 47.64708)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $33.60 | $67.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $37.05 | $74.10 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $35.10 | $70.20 |
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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