How far is Edgewood, WA from Spanaway, WA?
The driving distance from Edgewood, WA to Spanaway, WA is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgewood and Spanaway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood and Spanaway.
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Start on Meridian Avenue East
33 m · 4 sec · Meridian Avenue East
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Turn right
47 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
40 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 8th Street East
48 m · 6 sec · 8th Street East
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Turn left onto Meridian Avenue East
2.9 mi · 6 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on North Meridian
2934 ft · 1 min · North Meridian
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Take the ramp left toward WA 161 South, WA 167 North: Sumner, Seattle
2198 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Olympia, Eatonville
9.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 7: Parkland, Spanaway, Pacific Avenue
1104 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto 108th Street South
656 ft · 19 sec · 108th Street South
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue South
3.9 mi · 9 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Continue on Pacific Avenue South
52 m · 6 sec · Pacific Avenue South
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgewood and Spanaway.
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.
WA 512 West
Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Olympia, Eatonville
9.68 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Edgewood and Mostly Sunny near Spanaway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edgewood to Spanaway?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Puyallup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Edgewood and 8.8 miles from Spanaway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edgewood and Mostly Sunny near Spanaway.
Stop Ideas Near Puyallup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Puyallup.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgewood and Spanaway. Straight-line distance: 12.07 mi (19.42 km).
#1 Edgewood
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
| Population | 13,410 |
| Coordinates | 47.2501000, -122.2937300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spanaway
Census designated place
| Population | 27,227 |
| Coordinates | 47.1039900, -122.4345700 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.43459, 47.104044)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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