How far is Bonney Lake, WA from McKenna, WA?

The driving distance from Bonney Lake, WA to McKenna, WA is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.41 mi
00h 57m
Flight
24.15 mi
38.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.15 mi
Kilometers
38.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.41 mi
Kilometers
55.38 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKenna
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM PDT
Return by in Bonney Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonney Lake
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive McKenna
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bonney Lake
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Parkland
WA

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

From Bonney Lake
17.2 mi
00h 28m
To McKenna
17.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bonney Lake and McKenna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonney Lake and McKenna.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sumner-Buckley Highway East

    71 m · 10 sec · Sumner-Buckley Highway East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 410 East

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 410 East

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South, WA 161 North, WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Tacoma, Puyallup

    3255 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1036 ft · 15 sec · Valley Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 7: Parkland, Spanaway, Pacific Avenue

    1104 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 108th Street South

    656 ft · 19 sec · 108th Street South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pacific Avenue South

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Pacific Avenue South

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    107 m · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Spanaway McKenna Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Gate Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Gate Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Roy Cutoff Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Roy Cutoff Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Warren Street

    2802 ft · 2 min · North Warren Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Water Street

    84 m · 20 sec · Water Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto McNaught Road South

    1 km · 2 min · McNaught Road South

  19. 19

    Continue on Spanaway McKenna Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bonney Lake and McKenna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 512 West
10.1 mi · 29%
Spanaway McKenna Highway
8.26 mi · 24%
Pacific Avenue South
5.22 mi · 15%
State Route 410 East
4.34 mi · 13%
East Gate Road
2.01 mi · 6%
Roy Cutoff Road
2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

WA 512 West

Continue straight

9.12 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parkland
00h 28m from Bonney Lake
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Bonney Lake and Rain near McKenna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bonney Lake to McKenna?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Parkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Bonney Lake and 17.2 miles from McKenna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bonney Lake and Rain near McKenna.

Stop Ideas Near Parkland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Parkland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8.4 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City of Puyallup
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

City of Puyallup

Puyallup , WA
333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
Rating 3.3/5 23 reviews City Hall
Tacoma City Hall
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Tacoma City Hall

Tacoma , WA
747 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.7/5 6 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parkland.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

10 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

33 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tukwila station

37 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

50 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonney Lake and McKenna. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.87 km).

Bonney Lake

#1 Bonney Lake

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population22,572
Coordinates47.1770500, -122.1865100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
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#2 McKenna

McKenna is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.9348200, -122.5565100
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Bonney Lake (-122.18651, 47.17705)
End: McKenna (-122.55651, 46.93482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $6.38
Round trip
$12.77
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.38 $12.77
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.79 $13.58
Premium $5.77 $7.04 $14.08
Diesel $5.47 $6.67 $13.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bonney Lake and McKenna. The current time is 23:03:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.