Omak, WA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Omak, WA is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 219-mile quick runs to 251-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Omak, WA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
250.6 mi
Tacoma, WA
Quickest Drive
4h 49m
Bellevue, WA
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Trips from Omak, WA
Driving from Omak, WA
On average, trips departing from Omak, WA run 235 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 251 miles (5h 16m), while the shortest is just 219 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Omak, WA most often head toward Tacoma, WA (250.6 mi, 5h 16m), Seattle, WA (237.2 mi, 4h 55m), Bellevue, WA (231.6 mi, 4h 49m), and Everett, WA (219.2 mi, 5h). 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 235-mile trip from Omak, WA, budget about $49 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Omak, WA and 3 routes heading into Omak, WA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 219 to 251 miles.
The longest mapped route from Omak, WA covers 251 miles and takes approximately 5h 16m. Shorter options start at just 219 miles.
The average route from Omak, WA runs about 235 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 235-mile trip from Omak, WA costs roughly $49 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Omak, WA include Tacoma, WA, Seattle, WA, Bellevue, WA and Everett, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Omak, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,931
Median Income
$75,911
Median Home Value
$240,400
Median Age
38.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Omak, WA at a Glance
Founded
1907
Elevation
843 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Omak, WA
A sampling of people born in Omak, WA.
Sadie Maubet Bjornsen
1989
American cross-country skier
Retta Scott
1916–1990
American artist (1916-1990)
Sue Peabody
1960
American historian & academic
City data from Wikidata (Q1509671), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Omak, WA
Omak is a city in the North Central Cascades of Washington State.
1 Omak Lake (Southeast of town). A public beach is located at the north end of the lake, along with boat access. 2 Okanogan Valley Golf Club, 105 Danker Cutoff Rd, ☏ +1 509 826-6937, fax: +1 509-826-4043, [email protected]. March–October. $15/23 (9/18 holes). (updated Jun 2023) 3 12 Tribes Omak Casino, 28968 Highway 97, toll-free: +1 800-559-4643. (updated Oct 2016) Omak Stampede, 421 Stampede Drive E, ☏ +1 509-826-1983. Early to mid-August. A large and festive annual rodeo. It includes the Suicide Race, where horses and riders go down a 62% slope that runs for 225 ft (69 m) into the Okanogan River. This downhill racing aspect of the rodeo experience isn't for everyone, but is a tradition of the area. (updated Aug 2025)
1 Breadline Cafe, 102 Ash St, ☏ +1 509 826-5836. Tu-Sa 11AM-9PM. 2 El Portal, 711 Omache Dr, ☏ +1 509 826-1801. (updated Oct 2017) 3 Hometown Pizza, 738 Riverside Dr (next to the bowling alley), ☏ +1 509 826-3333. M-Sa 11AM-9PM. 4 Magoo's Restaurant, 24 N Main St, ☏ +1 509 826-2325. Daily 6AM-3PM. 5 Rancho Chico, 22 N Main St, ☏ +1 509 826-4757. Daily. Mexican restaurant
1 Best Western Peppertree Inn, 820 Koala Dr, toll-free: +1-800-204-4800, [email protected]. 2 Motel Nicholas, 527 E Grape St, ☏ +1 509 826-4611. 3 Omak Inn, 912 Koala Ave, ☏ +1 509 826-3822, toll-free: +1-800-204-4800, [email protected].
1 Omak Airport (OMK IATA) (4 miles north of the city), ☏ +1 509-322-4046. a general airport which provides charter flights. Trango (Okanogan County Transit Authority), ☏ +1 509-557-6177. Operates several bus routes, including between Okanogan and Omak, and between Okanogan and Tonasket via Omak. (updated Sep 2024)
Travel tips adapted from Omak on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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