Road Trips from Tacoma, WA
Looking for a quick escape from Tacoma? You've got options for day trips and longer hauls. There are several destinations less than two hours away, mostly on highways with gently rolling or flat terrain. For a longer adventure, you can head east for a 3-4 hour drive through hilly country, or go even further for a 7-hour trip with climbs. All these routes have parks nearby, and many are close to the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Total Routes
14
Shortest
0.7h
With Parks Nearby
14
Under 2 hours
Sisco Heights, WA
1h 40m75.2 mi one way
At 1.7 hours and 75.2 miles, this trip offers a bit more distance than the closest options. It features gently rolling terrain and is mostly highway, with a drive score of 7. A key feature is the proximity to Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, adding a historical element to your drive.
Meadowdale, WA
1h 13m52.1 mi one way
This route is similar in length to Carnation at 1.2 hours and 52.1 miles, but it has mostly flat terrain. It's a mostly highway drive with a drive score of 7. Like Sisco Heights, it's also near the Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, offering a chance for exploration.
McKenna, WA
50m28.7 mi one way
This is the shortest trip at only 0.8 hours and 28.7 miles. It uses mostly surface roads and has mostly flat terrain, with a drive score of 7. If you're looking for a very brief drive with a park nearby (Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park), this is your best bet.
Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA
39m19.9 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
9 total in this range
Asotin, WA
7h325.8 mi one way
This is the longest trip, a 7-hour drive covering 325.8 miles. It features high-altitude sections with notable climbs and is primarily a highway route with a drive score of 8. Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park is accessible on this journey.
Warden, WA
4h 1m206.7 mi one way
This 4-hour drive spans 206.7 miles with hilly terrain and moderate elevation changes. It’s a mostly highway route with a drive score of 8. Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park is noted as being nearby.
Mead, WA
5h 49m304.4 mi one way
Expect a 5.8-hour drive covering 304.4 miles with hilly terrain and moderate elevation changes. This route is mostly highway, earning a drive score of 8. Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park is available on this longer trip.
Highland, WA
4h 38m242.7 mi one way
This trip is 4.6 hours and 242.7 miles, characterized by hilly terrain and moderate elevation changes. It’s a mostly highway drive with a drive score of 8. Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park is a park option on this route.
Manson, WA
4h 20m201.1 mi one way
Covering 201.1 miles over 4.3 hours, this route features hilly terrain and moderate elevation changes. It's a mostly highway drive with a drive score of 8. Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park is a park option you can visit.
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Asotin, WA
7h325.8 mi one way
Quincy, WA
3h 22m172.9 mi one way
Warden, WA
4h 1m206.7 mi one way
Mead, WA
5h 49m304.4 mi one way
Asotin, WA
7h325.8 mi one way
Dayton, WA
6h 5m283.6 mi one way
Newport, WA
6h 39m340.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With gently rolling and flat terrain on shorter routes, spring offers pleasant drives to nearby parks. Longer trips may encounter variable conditions with elevation changes.
Summer
The highway routes are ideal for summer exploration, especially those with hilly terrain and opportunities to visit parks like Klondike Gold Rush.
Fall
Expect scenic drives through hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes, perfect for fall colors, with park access available on most routes.
Winter
Shorter trips on flatter terrain are most reliable. Longer routes with high-altitude sections or climbs might face challenging winter driving conditions.
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