1 day in Ellensburg & Tacoma Itinerary

Ellensburg is a city in, and the county seat of, Kittitas County, Washington, United States. On the 2nd (Sat), admire the masterpieces at Clymer Museum of Art.

To see more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Ellensburg online road trip planner.

Seattle to Ellensburg is an approximately 2-hour car ride. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Seattle in January; daily highs in Ellensburg reach 35°F and lows reach 24°F. On the 2nd (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Tacoma.

Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city in and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): don't miss a visit to Chihuly Bridge of Glass, explore the world behind art at Museum of Glass, and then don't miss a visit to Union Station.

To find traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Tacoma online sightseeing planner.

Getting from Ellensburg to Tacoma by car takes about 2.5 hours. In January, Tacoma is a bit warmer than Ellensburg - with highs of 46°F and lows of 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can drive back home.