Road Trips from Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, WA, offers a solid mix of short escapes and longer hauls. You've got several options within a couple of hours that offer access to parks, perfect for a quick day trip. For those looking to go further, there are also destinations over 150 miles away that are primarily highway drives. This variety means you can tailor your weekend based on how much time you have and what kind of scenery you're after.
Total Routes
61
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
51
Under 2 hours
40 total in this range
Bonney Lake, WA
26m15.5 mi one way
This is your closest option, just 15.5 miles and 40 minutes away. It features a mixed highway and surface drive, offering a quick change of scenery. It’s a good choice if you want to maximize your time at the destination rather than on the road.
Indianola, WA
1h 20m55.7 mi one way
Head north for this 55.7-mile trip, taking about 1.3 hours on mostly highway. You'll have access to parks, making it a solid choice for a day out exploring nature without a long commitment. It’s further than some local options but still manageable for a single day.
Maplewood, WA
34m18.8 mi one way
At 18.8 miles and 36 minutes, this is another very short drive. The route is a mix of highway and surface streets, making it easy to get to. Like many of your nearby choices, it provides access to parks.
Longbranch, WA
55m33.8 mi one way
This 33.8-mile drive takes about 54 minutes and is a mixed highway and surface route. It’s a good middle-ground option, further than the closest hops but still under an hour. You’ll find park access here too.
Hansville, WA
1h 29m62.1 mi one way
Consider this 62.1-mile trip for a 1.5-hour drive, primarily on the highway. It’s a longer day trip option that still offers park access. It provides a bit more distance than the routes closer to Tacoma.
Full-day getaway
12 total in this range
Carson, WA
3h 40m180.5 mi one way
For a longer excursion, Carson is 180.5 miles and about 3.7 hours away. This drive is mostly highway and scores a 9 for its profile. It’s one of your furthest options, suggesting a full day or potentially an overnight.
Yakima, WA
3h 3m156.1 mi one way
This 156.1-mile trip to Yakima will take around 3.1 hours. The route is characterized as a highway-focused drive. It's a substantial distance, making it suitable for a longer day trip or an overnight stay.
Quincy, WA
3h 22m172.9 mi one way
Quincy is 172.9 miles away and takes about 3.4 hours, mostly on the highway. This is one of the longer options, offering a significant drive for a full day out. It includes park access.
Sunnyslope, WA
3h 16m158.9 mi one way
At 158.9 miles, the drive to Sunnyslope takes approximately 3.3 hours. This route is mainly highway. It's a considerable distance, suitable for an extended day trip or an overnight.
Clear Lake, WA
2h 13m102.7 mi one way
This 102.7-mile drive to Clear Lake takes about 2.2 hours. It’s a highway-focused route, offering a moderate distance for a day trip. You’ll have park access along the way.
Weekend trip
9 total in this range
Dallesport, WA
4h 24m223.9 mi one way
This is your longest drive at 223.9 miles, taking about 4.4 hours. It’s primarily a highway route with a drive score of 10, indicating a very straightforward trip. Notably, this option does not list nearby parks.
Bridgeport, WA
4h 54m230.2 mi one way
Bridgeport is the furthest destination at 230.2 miles, with a drive time of 4.9 hours. This mostly highway route has a drive score of 9 and includes park access. It's the most significant commitment in terms of driving time.
Spokane Valley, WA
5h 39m301.7 mi one way
Asotin, WA
7h325.8 mi one way
Warden, WA
4h 1m206.7 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Dallesport, WA
4h 24m223.9 mi one way
Carson, WA
3h 40m180.5 mi one way
Bridgeport, WA
4h 54m230.2 mi one way
Bonney Lake, WA
26m15.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers access to parks on most routes, making short drives like the 15.5 miles to Bonney Lake ideal for enjoying emerging greenery.
Summer
The longer, mostly highway drives to places like Carson (180.5 miles) are best suited for summer when you have more daylight for exploring.
Fall
With park access available on many routes, fall is a good time for shorter trips, such as the 33.8 miles to Longbranch, to see changing leaves.
Winter
The predominantly highway routes, like the 156.1 miles to Yakima, are reliable choices for winter travel when road conditions are a higher priority.
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