How far is McKenna, WA from Spanaway, WA?
The driving distance from McKenna, WA to Spanaway, WA is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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 22m.
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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 McKenna and Spanaway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKenna and Spanaway.
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Start on the route
19 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Spanaway McKenna Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway
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Continue on McNaught Road South
1 km · 2 min · McNaught Road South
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Turn sharp left onto Water Street
84 m · 14 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Warren Street North
2802 ft · 2 min · Warren Street North
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Continue on Roy Cutoff Road
2 mi · 4 min · Roy Cutoff Road
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Turn right onto East Gate Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Gate Road
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Turn left onto Spanaway McKenna Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Spanaway McKenna Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pacific Avenue South
1.4 mi · 3 min · 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 McKenna 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.
Spanaway McKenna Highway
Turn right onto 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.
Partly Sunny leaving McKenna 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 McKenna to Spanaway?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 7.5 miles from McKenna and 6.6 miles from Spanaway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McKenna and Mostly Sunny near Spanaway.
Stop Ideas Near Roy
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 Roy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKenna and Spanaway. Straight-line distance: 13.02 mi (20.96 km).
#1 McKenna
McKenna is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.9348200, -122.5565100 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
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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