How far is Tacoma, WA from Boulevard Park, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Boulevard Park, WA is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
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.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Boulevard Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Boulevard Park.
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Start on South 11th Street
686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp
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Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma
869 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 518 West: Burien, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
1973 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
114 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Des Moines Memorial Drive
1079 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
1.3 mi · 2 min · Des Moines Memorial Drive South
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Turn left onto South 128th Street
948 ft · 21 sec · South 128th Street
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Turn right onto 14th Avenue South
81 m · 9 sec · 14th Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 14th Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Boulevard Park.
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.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Tacoma and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Boulevard Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Boulevard Park?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Federal Way is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Tacoma and 13.5 miles from Boulevard Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Tacoma and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Boulevard Park.
Stop Ideas Near Federal Way
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Federal Way.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Boulevard Park. Straight-line distance: 17.42 mi (28.03 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boulevard Park
Boulevard Park is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4892700, -122.3151200 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boulevard Park (-122.31512, 47.48927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
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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