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

The driving distance from McKenna, WA to Bonney Lake, WA is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.21 mi
00h 48m
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
33.21 mi
Kilometers
53.45 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bonney Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM PDT
Return by in McKenna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKenna
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Bonney Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKenna
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 McKenna
17 mi
00h 24m
To Bonney Lake
16.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spanaway McKenna Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on McNaught Road South

    1 km · 2 min · McNaught Road South

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Water Street

    84 m · 14 sec · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Warren Street North

    2802 ft · 2 min · Warren Street North

  6. 6

    Continue on Roy Cutoff Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Roy Cutoff Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Gate Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Gate Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Spanaway McKenna Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pacific Avenue South

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Pacific Avenue South

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East: Puyallup

    1604 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    2517 ft · 36 sec · Valley Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

    1271 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive East

    85 m · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive East

  17. 17

    Turn right

    14 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 512 East
9.49 mi · 29%
Spanaway McKenna Highway
8.3 mi · 25%
Pacific Avenue South
5.16 mi · 16%
WA 410 East
4.68 mi · 14%
East Gate Road
2.01 mi · 6%
Roy Cutoff Road
2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

WA 512 East

Merge slight left

9.18 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parkland
00h 24m from McKenna
Leave By
4:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving McKenna and Mostly Sunny near Bonney Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 miles from McKenna and 16.2 miles from Bonney Lake.

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 9 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 4:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McKenna and Mostly Sunny near Bonney Lake.

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 8.6 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 7.7 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 8.5 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 McKenna and Bonney Lake. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.87 km).

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#1 McKenna

McKenna is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.9348200, -122.5565100
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Bonney Lake

#2 Bonney Lake

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population22,572
Coordinates47.1770500, -122.1865100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.5565, 46.935103)
End: (-122.18646, 47.176995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $6.12
Round trip
$12.25
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.12 $12.25
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.51 $13.03
Premium $5.77 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.47 $6.40 $12.79

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 McKenna and Bonney Lake. The current time is 00:39:36.

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.