How far is Prairie Ridge, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Prairie Ridge, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Ridge and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Ridge and Tacoma.
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Start on 211th Avenue Court East
752 ft · 28 sec · 211th Avenue Court East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 128th Street Court East
890 ft · 36 sec · 128th Street Court East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridgewood Drive
96 m · 9 sec · Ridgewood Drive
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Continue on 214th Avenue East
1.2 mi · 3 min · 214th Avenue East
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Turn left onto South Prairie Road East
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Prairie Road East
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Turn left onto Elhi Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Elhi Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 410 East
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 410 East
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South, WA 161 North, WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Tacoma, Puyallup
3255 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, Tacoma
2425 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto River Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · River Road
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Continue on Bay Street
1521 ft · 37 sec · Bay Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 5 South: Olympia, Portland
1993 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 7 South, I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome
785 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 705 North: City Center, Tacoma Dome Station
102 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 705 North: City Center
2087 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right
1554 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward A Street, City Center
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South 15 Street, Pacific Avenue
1048 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on South 15th Street
1462 ft · 60 sec · South 15th Street
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Turn right onto Tacoma Avenue South
1516 ft · 49 sec · Tacoma Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
13 m · 2 sec · 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 Prairie Ridge 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.
River Road
Turn right onto River Road
5.64 mi · 00h 10m
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 Prairie Ridge and Sunny near Tacoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Ridge to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 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?
Puyallup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Prairie Ridge and 9.9 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 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 $3.66 one way or $7.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prairie Ridge and Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near Puyallup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Auburn Business Licenses
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Puyallup.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Ridge and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 16 mi (25.75 km).
#1 Prairie Ridge
Census designated place
| Population | 11,464 |
| Coordinates | 47.1376000, -122.1487300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
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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