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Coulee Dam, WA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Coulee Dam, WA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 97-mile quick runs to 252-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Coulee Dam, WA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

concrete hydroelectric gravity dam on the Columbia River in Washington, United States

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

252.2 mi

Everett, WA

Quickest Drive

2h 18m

Spokane Valley, WA

Plan Around Coulee Dam, WA

Trips from Coulee Dam, WA

Driving from Coulee Dam, WA

On average, trips departing from Coulee Dam, WA run 210 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 23m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 252 miles (5h 8m), while the shortest is just 97 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Coulee Dam, WA are Everett, WA (252.2 mi, 5h 8m), Tacoma, WA (244 mi, 5h 2m), Renton, WA (229.8 mi, 4h 41m), Kent, WA (228.9 mi, 4h 44m), and Spokane Valley, WA (96.7 mi, 2h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 210-mile trip from Coulee Dam, WA, budget about $43 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Coulee Dam, WA and 0 routes heading into Coulee Dam, WA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 97 to 252 miles.

The longest mapped route from Coulee Dam, WA covers 252 miles and takes approximately 5h 8m. Shorter options start at just 97 miles.

The average route from Coulee Dam, WA runs about 210 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 210-mile trip from Coulee Dam, WA costs roughly $43 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Coulee Dam, WA include Everett, WA, Tacoma, WA, Renton, WA and Kent, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Coulee Dam, WA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

1,457

Median Income

$67,868

Median Home Value

$212,900

Median Age

42.0

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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