How far is Fern Prairie, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Fern Prairie, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fern Prairie and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fern Prairie and Tacoma.
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Start on the route
3 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 267th Avenue
687 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 267th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Brunner Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Brunner Road
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Continue on Northeast 25th Street
926 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 25th Street
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Continue on Northeast Dresser Road
1942 ft · 37 sec · Northeast Dresser Road
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Continue on Northeast 28th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast 28th Street
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Continue on Northeast Goodwin Road
1299 ft · 26 sec · Northeast Goodwin Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Ingle Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Ingle Road
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Continue on Northeast 199th Avenue
3071 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 199th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast 58th Street
1885 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 58th Street
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Continue on Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
31 m · 2 sec · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Seattle
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left
123.4 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street
1248 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall
1086 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
1655 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
2562 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue
2552 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1467 ft · 44 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Continue on South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fern Prairie and Tacoma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 205 North
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fern Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fern Prairie to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Toledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Fern Prairie and 72.5 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 1:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.66 one way or $55.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fern Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Toledo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Toledo.
Centralia station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fern Prairie and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 111.7 mi (179.77 km).
#1 Fern Prairie
Positioned on a plateau in Clark County at an elevation of 459 feet, this unincorporated community is located north of the Camas and Washougal urban areas.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.6365100, -122.3987000 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 11th Street (-122.444267, 47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $5.44 | $27.66 | $55.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $29.11 | $58.22 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $30.42 | $60.85 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $37.12 | $74.23 |
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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