Manchester, WA Road Trips
Manchester, WA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 20-mile quick runs to 161-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Manchester, WA spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
161 mi
Vancouver, WA
Quickest Drive
48m
Tacoma, WA
Plan Around Manchester, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Manchester, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Manchester, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Manchester, WA
Driving from Manchester, WA
Expect an average of 82 miles and about 2h 2m behind the wheel when leaving Manchester, WA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 161 miles (3h 39m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Manchester, WA are Vancouver, WA (161 mi, 3h 12m), Yakima, WA (159.5 mi, 3h 39m), Federal Way, WA (42.9 mi, 1h 2m), Bellevue, WA (27.5 mi, 1h 14m), and Seattle, WA (19.5 mi, 1h 1m). 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 82-mile trip from Manchester, WA, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Manchester, WA and 4 routes heading into Manchester, WA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 161 miles.
The longest mapped route from Manchester, WA covers 161 miles and takes approximately 3h 39m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.
The average route from Manchester, WA runs about 82 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 82-mile trip from Manchester, WA costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Manchester, WA include Vancouver, WA, Yakima, WA, Federal Way, WA and Bellevue, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Manchester, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,018
Median Income
$108,242
Median Home Value
$464,500
Median Age
40.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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