How far is White Salmon, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from White Salmon, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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 Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Salmon and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Salmon and Tacoma.
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Start on East Jewett Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · East Jewett Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 141
1490 ft · 38 sec · State Route 141
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Turn right onto Ash Street
987 ft · 36 sec · Ash Street
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Turn right onto West Steuben Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Steuben Street
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
2261 ft · 56 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Turn left onto Hood River Bridge
1.1 mi · 4 min · Hood River Bridge
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland
1151 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
54.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
1891 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
1811 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left
123.4 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street
1248 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall
1086 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
1655 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
2562 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue
2552 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Continue on South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between White Salmon and Tacoma.
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 205 North
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving White Salmon and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Salmon to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Kalama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from White Salmon and 99.2 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.8 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 10:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.84 one way or $73.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around White Salmon and Light Rain Likely near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Kalama
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
St Helens Public Works Department
Rainier City Hall
Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kalama.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Vancouver station
Manning, Oregon
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Salmon and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 114.81 mi (184.77 km).
#1 White Salmon
City in Klickitat County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,723 |
| Coordinates | 45.7276200, -121.4864600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $36.84 | $73.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $39.19 | $78.38 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $40.63 | $81.26 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $38.49 | $76.98 |
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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