How far is Frederickson, WA from McKenna, WA?
The driving distance from Frederickson, WA to McKenna, WA is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 the state of Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederickson and McKenna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederickson and McKenna.
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Start on the route
69 m · 19 sec
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Turn right
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp right
140 m · 36 sec
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Turn left onto 176th Street East
3.6 mi · 8 min · 176th Street East
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Turn slight right
107 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Spanaway McKenna Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway
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Turn right onto East Gate Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Gate Road
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Turn left onto Roy Cutoff Road
2 mi · 4 min · Roy Cutoff Road
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Continue on North Warren Street
2802 ft · 2 min · North Warren Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
84 m · 20 sec · Water Street
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Turn sharp right onto McNaught Road South
1 km · 2 min · McNaught Road South
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Continue on Spanaway McKenna Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway
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Turn left
19 m · 5 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 Frederickson and McKenna.
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.
Spanaway McKenna Highway
Continue on Spanaway McKenna Highway
4.32 mi · 00h 07m
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 Frederickson and Partly Sunny near McKenna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederickson to McKenna?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Frederickson and 9.1 miles from McKenna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frederickson and Partly Sunny near McKenna.
Stop Ideas Near Roy
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 Roy.
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Centralia station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederickson and McKenna. Straight-line distance: 14.53 mi (23.39 km).
#1 Frederickson
Census designated place
| Population | 18,719 |
| Coordinates | 47.0962100, -122.3587300 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McKenna
McKenna is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.9348200, -122.5565100 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: McKenna (-122.55651, 46.93482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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