Moses Lake to Tacoma drive

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Moses Lake to Tacoma. If you're planning a road trip to Tacoma, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

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9:00 am start in Moses Lake
drive for about 49 minutes

9:49 am The Gorge Amphitheatre
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 10:49 am
drive for about 43 minutes

11:32 am Yakima River
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:32 pm
drive for about 1 hour

1:36 pm Roslyn
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:36 pm
drive for about 55 minutes

3:31 pm Mount Si
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:31 pm
drive for about 45 minutes

5:16 pm Pike Place Market
stay for about 1.5 hours
and leave at 6:31 pm
drive for about 39 minutes

driving ≈ 5 hours

Where should I stop along the way?

Where's the best place to eat in Tacoma?

Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?

Trippy members suggest Duke's Chowder House, which was mentioned 2 times.

Here are some more restaurants people talk about:

The Lobster Shop (2 mentions)

Want to research more popular restaurants in Tacoma? Click the blue button below.

What are some things to do in Tacoma?

This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:

Museum of Glass (5 mentions) LeMay - America's Car Museum (3 mentions) Tacoma Art Museum (2 mentions) The Swiss (2 mentions)

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!

For example, here are some questions people have asked about Tacoma. Click on any question to see answers from the community!

Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Tacoma? (19 answers)

Katie from Columbus asked:
What is Tacoma weather like in the summer? (11 answers)

Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Tacoma.

Do I really have to go back home?

Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!

Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Tacoma to Moses Lake drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.

Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Moses Lake? Try searching for places within 3 hours of Moses Lake.

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Moses Lake to Tacoma. Or get a full Moses Lake to Tacoma flight plan.

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.

And if you know Moses Lake well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Moses Lake!

At a Glance without making any stops
total driving distance is 191 miles
driving time of 3 hours

1 Roslyn travel answer
20 Tacoma travel answers