How far is Parkwood, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Parkwood, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkwood and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkwood and Tacoma.
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Start on the route
85 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Kidd Avenue Southeast
35 m · 13 sec · Kidd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Maple Street
76 m · 13 sec · Southeast Maple Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · Jackson Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Salmonberry Road
5 m · 1 sec · Southeast Salmonberry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Salmonberry Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Salmonberry Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast
2686 ft · 1 min · Bethel Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
1606 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sprague Avenue
1173 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
1982 ft · 54 sec
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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 Parkwood and Tacoma.
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 16 East
Merge slight left
22 mi · 00h 28m
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 Parkwood 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 Parkwood to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Parkwood and 15.8 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Parkwood and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Lakewood City Hall
Tacoma Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkwood and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 20.86 mi (33.57 km).
#1 Parkwood
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
| Population | 7,126 |
| Coordinates | 47.5331500, -122.6101400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
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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