How far is Spanaway, WA from Edgewood, WA?
The driving distance from Spanaway, WA to Edgewood, WA is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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 29m.
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
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spanaway and Edgewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spanaway and Edgewood.
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Start on the route
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue South
3.7 mi · 8 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East: Puyallup
1604 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Meridian Street South, Puyallup
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Meridian Street, Washington State Fairgrounds
35 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South Meridian
2075 ft · 41 sec · South Meridian
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Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Street Southeast
2805 ft · 51 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
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Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
2762 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Turn right onto North Meridian
1.5 km · 2 min · North Meridian
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
2.8 mi · 6 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meridian Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spanaway and Edgewood.
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 512 East
Merge slight left
7.31 mi · 00h 09m
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 Spanaway and Mostly Sunny near Edgewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spanaway to Edgewood?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 8.4 miles from Spanaway and 8.5 miles from Edgewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spanaway and Mostly Sunny near Edgewood.
Stop Ideas Near Puyallup
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 Puyallup.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spanaway and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 12.07 mi (19.42 km).
#1 Spanaway
Census designated place
| Population | 27,227 |
| Coordinates | 47.1039900, -122.4345700 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edgewood
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
| Population | 13,410 |
| Coordinates | 47.2501000, -122.2937300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewood (-122.29373, 47.2501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
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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