How far is Rosedale, WA from Tacoma, WA?
The driving distance from Rosedale, WA to Tacoma, WA is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosedale and Tacoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosedale and Tacoma.
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Start on David Day Drive Northwest
53 m · 8 sec · David Day Drive Northwest
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Turn slight left onto 86th Avenue Northwest
102 m · 7 sec · 86th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Rosedale Street Northwest
3.1 mi · 6 min · Rosedale Street Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stinson Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Stinson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
3220 ft · 2 min · Stinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pioneer Way
777 ft · 19 sec · Pioneer Way
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Take the ramp right
1233 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 12 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 Rosedale 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.
Pioneer Way
Merge slight left
9.14 mi · 00h 12m
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 Rosedale 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 Rosedale to Tacoma?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
University Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Rosedale and 11.4 miles from Tacoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rosedale and Mostly Sunny near Tacoma.
Stop Ideas Near University Place
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City of Puyallup
Tacoma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to University Place.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosedale and Tacoma. Straight-line distance: 11.16 mi (17.96 km).
#1 Rosedale
Situated on the Gig Harbor Peninsula in Pierce County, Washington, this unincorporated community lies along the shores of Henderson Bay at an elevation of approximately 62 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3314900, -122.6523500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 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 | $5.44 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
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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